The first decision of Walter Mazariegos in his second period as rector of the University of San Carlos de Guatemala (Usac), was to name his trusted team, receiving the support of the Higher University Council (CSU), which approved the appointment proposals.
The positions were approved by the majority of CSU members who voted in favor of those proposed by Mazariegos, who began his second term as rector of the Usac on July 1, from 2026 to 2030.
Mazariegos took possession without having a Temporary Certificate of Non-existence of Claim of Charges, a document known as a settlement. The reason is complaints presented to him by the Comptroller General of Accounts (CGC).
Some members of the university opposition and deputies warned that not having this document made him unsuitable as a candidate for rector on April 8, reaffirming that without this proof he could not take office this July 1 either.
CGC sources explained that Mazariegos still does not have a settlement, since he did not present legal actions or review requests that will seek to force the entity to issue him the document.
For its part, a source close to Usac explained, under condition of anonymity, that the university authorities did not include a severance payment among the requirements to apply for the position of rector.
Furthermore, the source explained that the laws and regulations of the USAC do not contemplate the requirement of this document to be able to participate in electoral events or assume different positions at the university.
The inauguration of Mazariegos for the new period took place around 7 a.m., where the rector signed the minutes in the company of some university authorities, thus beginning his new management.
The appointments
One of the men most trusted and closest to Mazariegos is Luis Fernando Cordón Lucero, who was once again appointed as general secretary of the Usac.
According to oversight organizations and the opposition of Usac, Dignidad y Resistencia (Usac-DIRE), Cordón assures Mazariegos of a direct link with the chief magistrate of the Constitutional Court (CC), Julia Rivera, whose husband he was.
Walter Mazariegos took office as rector of USAC 2026-2030. Annabella Morfín, president of CC, did not call to hear actions against her re-election; Gabriel García Luna’s MP did not operationalize any of the 17 complaints against Mazariegos, both named by @BArevalodeLeon pic.twitter.com/tzMcFSkoSx
—Douglas Cuevas (@dcuevas_pl) July 1, 2026
The CSU voted in favor of Rivera, who has participated in the latest decisions related to Usac without making excuses for possible conflicts of interest, supporting Mazariegos’ continuity with his votes.
But other appointments made are aimed at controlling USAC’s finances and its own internal audit system, along with other administrative positions.
Secretary, addresses and financial
- Luis Fernando Cordón Lucero, general secretary
- Francisco Peralta, treasurer and general financial director
- Edgar Danilo Morales Arías, accountant
- Byron Felipe Aguilar Sigüenza, auditor
- Luis Pedro Ortiz de León, general director of Administration
- Brenda Asunción Marroquín Miranda, general director of Teaching
- Wendy López Dubón, general director of Extension
- Alice Patricia Burgos Paniagua, General Director of Research
Directors of University Centers
- Orcelio Hernández García, Baja Verapaz University Center
- Kenneth Issu Estrada Ruíz, University Center of Chimaltenango
- Aquilina Elizabeth Ruano y Ruano, University Center of Jutiapa
- Gregorio Lol Hernández, University Center of Quiché
- Astrid Desiree Argueta del Valle, Retalhuleu University Center
- José Alberto Godínez Rodríguez, University Center of Sacatepéquez
- Marina Mercedes Lec de León, Sololá University Center
- Carlos Humberto Aroche Sandoval, University Center of Totonicapán
- Jorge Luis Roldán Castillo, Santa Rosa University Center
- Julio Romeo Castro Gúzman, University Center of Sur Oriente/Jalapa
- Erwin Gonzálo Eskenasy Morales, University Center of Norte/Cobán
- Aldo Antonio de León Fernandéz, University Center of South West/Mazatenango
For the last three centers, the CSU makes the reservation that the call for the election of director must be made in July, and must be held no later than September of this year.
Directors of Non-Facultative Schools and Institutes
- Ronald Giovanni Morales Sánchez, School of Science and Technology of Physical Activity and Sports
- Lidey Magaly Portillo Portillo, School of Linguistic Sciences
- Jorge Marcelo Ixquiac Cabrera, Schools of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Walfre Estrada Reyes, Higher School of Art
- José Lara Samayoa Lara, School of Political Science
- Keneth Lubeck Corado Esquivel, Guatemala South University Technological Institute
Changes in Law
Also this July 1, the CSU approved the election in the Faculty of Legal and Social Sciences, for an upcoming inauguration of the professional who was elected Member III of the Board of Directors of that academic unit.
The professional who assumes the position is Neto Velásquez, who was the winner with the Adelante Derecho movement, similar to the current dean of the faculty, Henry Arriaga.
The one who leaves the position of Member III is Herlmer Reyes, who was in the position with the support of Platform of Professionals for Law and United for Law, linked to the former rector, Estuardo Gálvez.