The Superior Court of Bogotá ordered the reinstatement of José Ismael Peña as permanent rector of Universidad Nacional, a decision the Superior Council complied with in an extraordinary session. Peña will assume the position through possession ceremony within the established timeframe, ending Andrés Felipe Mora's interim role.
The Superior Council of Universidad Nacional formalized José Ismael Peña's appointment as rector after complying with the Superior Court of Bogotá's ruling. The resolution, signed by the councilors, states that Peña will exercise the position through a possession ceremony within the 48-hour peremptory period ordered by the court. This ruling determined that Peña's election minutes from March 2024 retain full legal validity and that the university administration violated his fundamental rights by preventing his assumption through an artificial vacancy.
The administrative document also ends the rectorship interim held by Andrés Felipe Mora since November 25. During the session, several councilors, including Higher Education Vice Minister Ricardo Moreno Patiño and representatives appointed by the president, expressed dissatisfaction with the judicial decision but confirmed they will comply.
Presiding magistrate Luz Marina Ibáñez Hernández resolved Peña's challenge against the ruling of the 46th Labor Circuit Court, which had supported the university's stance. Peña has called an urgent meeting with ministers following recent events at the institution.
This resolution aims to ensure continuity in the leadership of the university, one of Colombia's most prominent institutions.
