**Sheinbaum Pardo Confirms Gertz Manero Will Remain Head of FGR**
On September 23, 2024, President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo confirmed that Alejandro Gertz Manero will continue to serve as the head of the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR). This announcement came amid rumors of Gertz Manero’s departure. Speaking outside her transition home in Iztapalapa, Sheinbaum Pardo reaffirmed, “No, he stays, he stays, yes he stays.”
When pressed about the duration, she reiterated, “For now, he stays. We are discussing coordination.” This followed a meeting between Sheinbaum Pardo and Gertz Manero earlier that day to address inter-institutional coordination as her administration prepares to take office. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between the FGR and her security cabinet.
Sheinbaum Pardo also confirmed she did not meet with Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya to discuss the ongoing violence in Sinaloa during the weekend. Instead, Rocha Moya opted to remain in Sinaloa due to the situation in his state.
**Who is Alejandro Gertz Manero?**
Alejandro Gertz Manero, born on October 31, 1939, in Mexico City, was chosen as the first head of the FGR on January 18, 2019, with 91 votes from the Mexican Senate during an extraordinary session. His tenure represents a shift from the role of the former Procurador General de la República.
In his appointment speech, Gertz Manero emphasized the importance of a legal framework and autonomy for the Ministry of Public Affairs. He advocated for breaking the monopoly on criminal prosecution, which he argued left citizens powerless. Gertz Manero pledged to establish a transparent and accountable system similar to the Federal Judicial Branch.
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**Recent Developments and Controversies Surrounding Gertz Manero**
Alejandro Gertz Manero has been a controversial figure throughout his tenure as FGR head. Recently, his approach to handling high-profile cases has come under intense scrutiny. Critics argue that his methods lack transparency and have raised concerns about potential political motivations. Among these contentious cases is the investigation into the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa in 2014, which remains unresolved.
Additionally, reports have surfaced regarding his involvement in personal legal disputes, casting a shadow over his professional conduct. Despite these controversies, his continued leadership suggests the incoming administration values his experience and institutional knowledge.
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