defunding of the University of Antioquia. ” width=”640″ height=”451″ srcset=”https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Protesta-Universidad-de-Antioquia-1024×721.jpeg 1024w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Protesta-Universidad-de-Antioquia-300×211.jpeg 300w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Protesta-Universidad-de-Antioquia-768×541.jpeg 768w, https://www.teleantioquia.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Protesta-Universidad-de-Antioquia.jpeg 1176w” sizes=”(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px”/>In the middle of the demonstration that hundreds of students, workers and professors from the University of Antioquia they did through the streets of Medellín During this Thursday, November 14, from different sectors They spoke about the financial gap that the university campus has.
“At this moment we are with fear that the university can’t work next year; because if there are not enough resources to finish this year, next year, we do not know what the situation will be,” said Vanessa Martínez, Physics student. “We need a financial rescue from the National Government,” he added.
What protesters call “defunding” amounts to 138 billion. To alleviate the situation, the The Government of Antioquia generated a series of strategies. In June, for example, he made a advance transfer of 11 billion pesos after the delay in payroll payment that the institution had with its employees.
#Medellín/ Students of the U of A. mobilize in rejection of the financial crisis that the institution is going through. They left the Alma Mater heading to La Alpujarra where they will hold a sit-in. pic.twitter.com/8pjDjWSnwo
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“The Government of Antioquia, which I have the honor of presiding over, has made the decision in view of the complex moments that the finances of the University of Antioquia are going through, to give cash flow to the Alma Mater. In this way they will be able meet your payroll commitments“said Governor Andrés Julián Rendón Cardona.
The problems at the University of Antioquia did not stop there
However, the University remained with the problems financial structural. Then came a new intervention of the Government of Antioquia, through the Institute for the Development of Antioquia, IDEA. This entity made a treasury loan, which will help to finish 2024 with a deficit of 48 billion pesos.
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“Today I want to tell you that with the IDEA we have made the decision, after no banking entity lent to the University, to put a loan on the table treasury up to 90 billion pesos so that the University professors do not end the year without payment”added the leader of the Antioqueños.
Although the U. of A. itself requested more support, they also recognized the aid from the departmental government. The rector Jhon Jairo Arboleda stated: “What I appreciate the disposition of the departmental government to pay for it, this is a loan from IDEA, under very good conditions, of course.”
This problematic university has origin in various factors: la ley 30For example. This determines the resources that the State gives to public universities, but for the institution it has not represented a significant increase in recent years.
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To this suman structural and administrative problems at the Alma Mater in its most recent administrations. For its part, the departmental government insists in alleviating the crisis, starting from the constant request for austerity to the university.
At this time, citizen mobilization is in Plaza Botero, holding a sit-in. U of A. students mobilize in rejection of the financial crisis that the institution is going through. #InDevelopment pic.twitter.com/wj8kfScTuh
— Guardianes Antioquia Official (@Guardianes_Ant) November 14, 2024
«One more cause that unites us»
In the midst of this panorama, the Mayor of Medellín, Federico Gutiérrez, He reported that his Administration is ready to provide solutions by teaming up with the Government. The governor reacted to that statement: “Welcome mayor to this discussion, one more cause that unites us.”
[VIDEO]: “Welcome mayor to this discussion, one more cause that unites us,” was the message from the governor of Antioquia, @AndresJRendonC regarding the financial problem that the @UdeA pic.twitter.com/e3yCb23OQh
— Teleantioquia (@Teleantioquia) November 15, 2024
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What are the main challenges faced by the University of Antioquia that led to the recent protests?
**Interview with Vanessa Martínez: Student Activist at the University of Antioquia**
**Editor:** Good evening, Vanessa. Thank you for joining us today amid the ongoing protests at the University of Antioquia. Hundreds of students, workers, and professors have taken to the streets—can you tell us more about what motivated this demonstration?
**Vanessa Martínez:** Thank you for having me. Our primary concern is the severe financial crisis facing our university. We’re dealing with a significant defunding issue, which is causing immense stress for students and faculty alike. We’re afraid that if the current situation doesn’t improve, the university may not be able to operate next year.
**Editor:** You mentioned a financial gap. Can you explain how significant this gap is and how it has affected daily operations at the university?
**Vanessa Martínez:** The current financial shortfall amounts to about 138 billion pesos. This has led to delays in payroll for many employees and uncertainty about the university’s ability to sustain itself, affecting everything from class availability to campus resources. We urgently need a financial rescue from the National Government to ensure we can continue our education and fulfill our academic responsibilities.
**Editor:** Governor Andrés Julián Rendón Cardona has stated that the government is intervening with a treasury loan to ease some of this financial strain. What are your thoughts on government assistance so far?
**Vanessa Martínez:** While we appreciate the intervention from the Antioquian government, including the recent loan of up to 90 billion pesos, it’s merely a temporary fix. The root causes of our financial issues, particularly related to the laws governing funding for public universities, have not been addressed. Sustainable solutions are needed instead of short-term measures.
**Editor:** What message do you want to send to the National Government regarding the future of the University of Antioquia?
**Vanessa Martínez:** We want them to understand that investing in our university is investing in the future of our society. We urge them to prioritize education and to find a long-term solution to our funding crisis. Without proper support, we risk losing not only our educational institution but also our opportunities for personal and professional growth.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Vanessa. It’s clear that the situation is urgent, and we hope for a resolution that supports students and faculty alike at the University of Antioquia.
**Vanessa Martínez:** Thank you for shedding light on this issue. Together, we hope to make our voices heard.