María Fátima Garcés

María Fátima Garcés is an academic leader and the Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV). She has been a vocal advocate for the rights of university workers and the need for adequate funding for higher education in Venezuela. Garcés emphasizes the importance of maintaining quality and accessible education, highlighting the struggles faced by faculty, staff, and students amid the country's ongoing economic and political crises.