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San Marcos Declares Institutional Emergency Over S/100 Million Budget Shortfall

The declaration serves as a public appeal for state intervention to restore promised funds.

Overview

  • UNMSM reports receiving S/12,840,828 of an S/40 million allocation under Law 32185, leaving a shortfall of more than S/27 million.
  • The university says S/72,938,846 was not disbursed for a public investment project to promote science, technology and innovation at its intelligent technologies research center.
  • For 2026, UNMSM projects a further reduction of S/17,296,489, including S/13,484,620 in goods and services and S/3,811,869 in capital expenditures.
  • Leaders warn the funding gaps threaten administrative operations, laboratories, research projects and student support programs.
  • The institution urges the Executive and Congress to correct the deficits and underscores its national standing with 650+ RENACYT researchers, strong graduate employability and top rankings.