EDATV The letter from 13 Chamber Prosecutors to García Ortiz requesting his immediate resignation
Rebellion against García Ortiz, up to 13 Sala prosecutors question his management and demand his resignation
The statement as a defendant of the Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, last Wednesday in the Supreme Court has caused a strong reaction in the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Thirteen prosecutors from the Board of Prosecutors of the Chamber have sent a letter to García Ortiz requesting his "essential" resignation in light of the judicial process he faces for alleged revelation of secrets.
The letter, reported by ABC, expresses the concern of the signatories for the image and credibility of the institution.
They consider that the Attorney General's refusal to answer the questions of the investigating magistrate, Ángel Hurtado, is an improper attitude. They also warn that the progress of the investigation is causing "intolerable damage" to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Reasons for the demand for resignation
In the letter, the prosecutors explain that the new developments in the case against García Ortiz make his resignation "essential".
They believe that the institution must remain free from any shadow of doubt and that the Attorney General's continuation in office compromises its impartiality.
Among the signatories are prominent figures of the Public Prosecutor's Office. Two former Attorneys General head the list: Consuelo Madrigal (2015-2016) and María José Segarra (2018-2020).
Segarra belongs to the Progressive Union of Prosecutors (UPF), the same association to which García Ortiz is linked. Additionally, the document has been signed by Javier Zaragoza, Jaime Moreno, Fidel Cadena, Rosa Ana Morán, Javier Huete, Antonio Narváez, Manuel Moix, Elvira Tejada, Pilar Martín Nájera, and José Miguel de la Rosa.
The Attorney General defends himself
Meanwhile, as calls for resignation grow, sources close to the Attorney General have expressed their respect for the judicial process. They insist that the investigation should proceed without external pressures or interferences.
Last Wednesday, García Ortiz appeared before the Supreme Court but chose not to answer the questions of the investigating magistrate. He justified his silence by stating that the investigation is based on "a certainty that prevents discovering the truth".
He also pointed out that some decisions, such as the search and seizure of his office, violate his essential rights. The Prosecutor's Office appealed this action, arguing that it was not in accordance with the law.
María Ángeles Conde, the prosecutor handling the case, reinforced García Ortiz's position by refusing to ask him questions.
She maintains that the basis of the procedure is "an illegal search" and that there is a "connection of unlawfulness" in the judicial action. She also didn't question Pilar Rodríguez, the other defendant who testified on Thursday.
Crisis in the Attorney General's Office
The crisis in the Prosecutor's Office worsens with this new episode, which reignites the debate about the independence of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
The division among prosecutors has become evident, and the resignation request has opened a rift in the institution. Meanwhile, the future of García Ortiz remains uncertain, pending the evolution of the judicial process in the Supreme Court.
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