Alejandro Gertz Manero resigned as Mexico’s Attorney General on November 27, 2025, amid speculation that President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration pressured him to step down.
Alejandro Gertz Manero, who had served as Attorney General since January 2019, formally submitted his resignation to the Senate late Thursday, November 27, 2025. At 86 years old, Gertz was the country’s first attorney general under the restructured Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), a position meant to be independent of political power. His departure, however, has reignited debate over whether he left voluntarily or was effectively dismissed by the Sheinbaum administration.
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed during her Friday morning press conference that she had offered Gertz an ambassadorship, which he accepted. “Soon we’re going to say where he’s going because there has to be a process between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the host country,” Sheinbaum explained. Reports later indicated that Germany would be his diplomatic destination.
While the official narrative frames the resignation as a transition to a new role, political observers argue that Gertz was pushed out. His tenure was marked by controversy, including accusations of using his office for personal gain, strained relations with civil society, and criticism over his handling of high-profile cases. Analysts note that Sheinbaum’s administration had been eager to consolidate her security cabinet, and Gertz remained the only top official not appointed by her.
The timing of his resignation — submitted at 5:15 p.m. after hours of Senate chaos — fueled speculation of behind-the-scenes pressure. Opposition figures suggested that Sheinbaum wanted to remove Gertz to ensure greater alignment between the FGR and her government’s priorities. Civil organizations welcomed the change, calling for a more transparent and collaborative prosecutorial office.
Ernestina Godoy, Sheinbaum’s legal adviser and former Mexico City attorney general, was immediately named interim head of the FGR. Her appointment signals a likely shift toward closer coordination with the president’s agenda, though critics warn this could undermine the independence of the institution.
For Gertz, the ambassadorship represents a dignified exit from a turbulent tenure. For Sheinbaum, it marks a decisive move to reshape Mexico’s justice system under her leadership. Whether Gertz resigned willingly or was forced out, his departure underscores the delicate balance between prosecutorial autonomy and executive influence in Mexico’s evolving political landscape.
