University students demand autonomy

EL UNIVERSAL

A march organized by students and authorities of Simón Bolívar University (USB) following the remarks from the Ministry of Higher Education on university autonomy arrived Tuesday in the ministry headquarters, downtown Caracas.

Demonstrators went quietly and smoothly through Universidad Avenue. During their walk, the students made a short stop at Andrés Bello High School, while chanting "Autonomy," "Hey, Simón Bolívar" and "Freedom of expression," among other slogans.

USB students were joined by their peers from Central University of Venezuela (UCV), Andrés Bello Catholic University (UCAB), Monte Ávila University (UMA), Santa María University (USM), Metropolitan University (Unimet) and Libertador Experimental Pedagogic University (UPEL).

A delegation of the university students submitted a paper to Minister of Higher Education Luis Acuña, asking for an official statement on the issue of autonomy.

Minister Acuña said that the autonomy of the Simón Bolívar University would have to wait, since this university does not meet the requirements.

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