Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

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The Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (Usac) is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Guatemala, founded in 1676. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university has a strong emphasis on research and public engagement, contributing significantly to the development of the nation. Recently, Usac has been in the news due to concerns about a police raid conducted by the Ministerio Público (MP) on its campus, which raised questions about the legality of the operation and the circumstances surrounding a case involving students' academic records.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
71,662
Power
328$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 2 5.00 0.40% +0% 17,915,568 71,662 $82,000 328$
Totals 2 17,915,568 71,662 $82,000 328$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: The Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala issued a statement regarding police actions at their facilities. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Usac dice que allanamientos en sus instalaciones no se efectuaron

Guatemala Guatemala: The Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala questioned the legality of the search and seizure actions conducted by the Public Ministry. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Usac cuestiona allanamiento del MP y pide esclarecer por qué fue suspendida la diligencia