Alfonso López Chau officially renounces the Rector of the UNI to start his campaign with now Nation | Policy

Through a letter, the presidency candidate for now nation, Alfonso López Chauannounced the term of its link with the National university of Engineering (UNI), after 37 years serving the house of studies as a teacher, dean and rector. The decision is made despite the fact that the UNI University Council, in its session of May 30, 2025, unanimously approved granting a license without enjoyment for 13 months from May 8, 2025 until June 8, 2026.

According to the letter written by López Chau himself, his decision is intended to convey a clear message of commitment to the country. “After reflecting, and even with the approval of the University Council, I have reached the conviction that it is better to give a clear and signature signal, renouncing any official and labor relationship, even as a professor at my dear National University of Engineering,” the candidate wrote.

Likewise, he confirmed his candidacy for the Presidency of the Republic and the beginning of his presidential campaign for the 2026 general elections. “Without the obligations imposed by the University, I will be able to travel to all the districts, provinces and regions of Peru for the active listening that culminates in decisions and agreements for action,” he said.

First resignation of Alfonso López Chau

On April 10 of this year, López Chau resigned from the Rector of the UNI through Office No. 311-ALCH-RECT/UNI-2025, in which he thanked all the members of the university community, teachers, students and workers. This resolution caused the University Council to approve a license without enjoyment for 13 months, however, it ended up without effect with the recent letter issued by the presidential candidate, with which it made it clear that it resigned from any link with the National University of Engineering.

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