A new round of confrontation is unfolding in the Spanish capital between representatives of the judiciary and influential figures on the political stage. This time, the spotlight is on the former Attorney General, whose professional fate has become the subject of heated debate following a recent court ruling.
Businessman Alberto González Amador, known not only for his business ventures but also as a partner of the head of the Madrid government, has demanded that current chief prosecutor Teresa Peramato take action. He insists on the immediate dismissal of Álvaro García Ortiz, the former Attorney General. The reason for this demand is a high-profile case involving the leak of official correspondence in which González Amador’s lawyer admitted to committing tax offenses.
Prosecutor’s Office Scandal
Spain’s judicial system has come under close scrutiny after the Supreme Court ruled to professionally disqualify García Ortiz. He was found guilty of providing journalists with an email containing a confession to two tax crimes by a client of an attorney. This incident has sparked widespread discussion not only among legal professionals but also in political circles, intensifying the debate about the legality of such actions by prosecutors.
González Amador, whose name has become central to the scandal, is now demanding not just a temporary suspension, but the complete removal of García Ortiz from the roster of active prosecutors. In his address to Teresa Peramato, he emphasizes that this is a fundamental issue of trust in the justice system and that it is essential to respond firmly to such violations.
Authorities’ response
However, the stance taken by the current head of the prosecutor’s office surprised many observers. Teresa Peramato, despite the Supreme Court’s decision, did not automatically revoke García Ortiz’s prosecutor status. In her view, the disqualification imposed by the court does not necessarily entail dismissal or suspension from duties. This interpretation provoked mixed reactions among experts and sparked new debates about the transparency and independence of judicial procedures in Spain.
In response, González Amador filed an official request to be included in the administrative proceedings against García Ortiz. He insists that, as the direct victim of the former attorney general’s actions, he has the right to participate in the process and appeal decisions he deems unjust.
Implications for the system
The situation surrounding García Ortiz has already gone beyond the scope of an ordinary workplace conflict. The question of how the authorities should respond to such incidents has become the subject of widespread public debate. Many experts point out that the outcome of this case will affect not only the reputation of individual officials, but also public trust in the prosecutor’s office as an institution.
Behind the scenes, there is talk that cases like this could set a precedent for future proceedings and influence how Spain’s judicial system is perceived abroad. For now, it remains unclear how the conflict between González Amador’s demands and Teresa Peramato’s position will be resolved.
Awaiting a resolution
The story of the former Attorney General continues to unfold. New statements and possibly additional steps from the parties involved are expected soon. Public debate has not subsided over whether such actions by authorities are acceptable and how transparent and fair the procedures for handling such cases really are.
Our editorial team continues to follow the developments. In the coming days, more information is expected on how the issue concerning García Ortiz’s fate will be resolved and what consequences this may have for the entire judicial system in Spain.
