The Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo (UAEH) reported the freezing of its 224 bank accounts, he said, paralyzed the operation of the institution.
In a statement, the House of studies noted that without any official notice, six banks that operate the University accounts, including those of public resources from the Treasury of the Federation, blocked funds, rejected deposits and denied the payment of cheques, services, suppliers and ordinary obligations.
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This creates a “serious situation of administrative and academic paralysis which affects more than seven thousand 500 active workers and retirees, as well as to 61 thousand students”.
The rector Adolfo Pontigo Loyola requested the intervention of the President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, in the resolution of these actions, “since the origin of the resources in the accounts is of lawful origin”.
Message from the Maestro. Adolfo Pontigo Loyola #SomosUAEH pic.twitter.com/zLkYVH5GDH
-University (@UAEH_OFICIAL) April 27, 2019
He reiterated that these resources come from the Treasury of the Federation, “so it cannot nor should be placed in doubt”.
Pontigo Loyola said that these actions seriously harm not only the prestige of the institution, but the legitimate exercise of the University autonomy; In addition, said, severely damaged the labour rights of nearly seven thousand 500 workers in active, retired staff and the families of all of them, in particular, the enjoyment of their wages and benefits.
Last February, the unit of financial intelligence (UIF) of the Secretariat of finance and public credit (SHCP) was alerted by the international financial system’s unusual movements in different bank accounts on behalf of the University.
In response, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University, Gerardo Sosa Castelán, rejected categorically the accusations about illegal money laundering operations and steps.
Rector urged the University community to remain United around the institution and defend their autonomy, as well as to remain aware and duly informed through the University system of Radio and Television, media and institutional networks, for avoid rumors and speculation.
He emphasized that these actions translates into a loss to the University and generate a paralysis of their substantive functions of teaching, research, extension and bonding.
He warned that the University Administration is also affected in the payment of basic services such as electricity, phone, internet or school transport.
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