On the morning of February 23, 2026, a male person died inside the facilities of Ciudad Universitaria, reported the General Directorate of Analysis, Protection, and University Security of UNAM (DGAPSU). According to the communiqué, at 06:15 hours, the University's monitoring center identified a man riding a bicycle on the return lane of the Circuit of Scientific Research. The person could not be identified at the scene. UNAM reported that it is collaborating with the Prosecutor's General Office of Justice of Mexico City to initiate the investigations and procedures related to the removal of the body. Official statement from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Ciudad Universitaria, February 23, 2026 INFORMATION CARD Today, Monday, February 23, at 06:15 hrs, the University's monitoring center captured a male person on a bicycle on the return lane located on the Circuit of Scientific Research. At this point, he got off and a few meters later he collapsed, which activated the internal protocol and on-site support was provided. Paramedical personnel arrived and declared the person, who could not be identified, as having no vital signs. Through the legal area, the Prosecutor's Office of CDMX was notified to begin the inquiries, and with the support of forensic services, the body was removed.
Man Dies at UNAM Campus
A man died at the UNAM campus this morning. The university is working with authorities to investigate the incident.