Peru’s Superintendency of National Education (SUNEDU), responsible for overseeing universities, is facing increasing scrutiny and a legal challenge regarding its leadership and independence. A recent debate on Radio Planicie featured university leader Alfonso Cerna and researcher Leonardo Serrano Zapata discussing the current crisis within SUNEDU. Key points of contention include the legitimacy of the current superintendent’s appointment and alleged political interference in higher education. The discussion also centered on the future of university autonomy in the country. The dispute signals a broader power struggle for control over Peru’s university system, now escalating into a legal battle. The case promises to have significant implications for the regulation and independence of higher education institutions nationwide.