The UNAM University Council will make significant appointments this Thursday, choosing three new members for the Board of Governors, the highest decision-making body in the university. Rosaura Martínez Ruiz, daughter of Rosaura Ruiz, the Secretary of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation, has emerged as a notable candidate. Her candidacy has sparked discussions about nepotism and connections to federal government policies.

Martínez Ruiz, who holds a doctorate in philosophy from UNAM, is viewed as a link to the current federal administration. Critics within the university raise concerns about the potential for her appointment to signal a trend towards favoring individuals aligned with government preferences, particularly those associated with the current administration's 'Fourth Transformation'. This could alter the University's decision-making dynamics, impacting academic freedom and governance within UNAM.

The internal debate at UNAM pits supporters of pro-government candidates like Martínez Ruiz against a faction of university members who favor retaining critical voices that challenge recent government reforms, including the judicial reform. As the university prepares for the rector succession in 2027, these appointments are particularly crucial, and their ramifications may shape the future political landscape of the institution, influencing its autonomy and governance.