Mexican attorney-general Gertz submits resignation, government sources say
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Mexican attorney-general Alejandro Gertz has submitted his resignation, two government sources told Reuters on Nov 27.
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MEXICO CITY - Mexican attorney-general Alejandro Gertz has submitted his resignation, two government sources told Reuters on Nov 27.
The resignation of the 86-year-old lawyer has been the subject of speculation amid scrutiny of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government over security issues. Ms Sheinbaum earlier on Nov 27 at her daily news conference, in response to a question, said she had received a letter from the Senate regarding Mr Gertz’s possible resignation, was reviewing it, and would provide an update on Nov 28.
“I received a document from the Senate that I’m analysing,” Ms Sheinbaum said.
The high-profile murder in early November of Carlos Manzo,
His resignation must be approved by the Mexican Senate. Mr Gertz, who has served as attorney-general since 2019, was originally appointed for a nine-year term set to run until 2028.
Once his resignation is approved, Ms Sheinbaum would submit three candidates for attorney general to the Senate, which would then appoint a successor via a two-thirds majority vote.
Local media outlets have mentioned Mr Ernestina Godoy, the former Mexico City attorney general and current legal adviser to the president, as a possible successor to Mr Gertz.
The government has not commented on who might be the next attorney general. REUTERS
