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Teresa Peramato Takes Office as Spain’s Attorney General, Pledging to Heal a Divided Fiscalía

The succession follows the Supreme Court’s conviction of Álvaro García Ortiz, a case that now leaves his future in the prosecutorial career in doubt.

Overview

  • Peramato was sworn in at the Supreme Court and later addressed the prosecutorial leadership, calling for unity and dialogue across the institution.
  • She named Julio Cano Antón as head of the Technical Secretariat, signaling early personnel moves as she emphasizes independence, autonomy and specialization.
  • Peramato publicly expressed admiration and respect for García Ortiz and acknowledged a “deep wound” in the Fiscalía that she vowed to heal.
  • García Ortiz attended the inauguration in his first public appearance since his conviction for revelation of secrets and two‑year disqualification from the top post.
  • Reporting indicates García Ortiz is preparing a nullity petition before the Supreme Court and a possible amparo to the Constitutional Court, while his reentry and any disciplinary action—including potential loss of fiscal status—will be addressed once the ruling is firm.