Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Mexican Senate Approves Attorney General's Resignation
The top lawyer of Mexico, Alejandro Gertz, has resigned from his job.
He has been in this position since 2019 and was supposed to work until 2028.
The people in charge of making big decisions, called the Senate, have said yes to his leaving.
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, has to now suggest three new people for the job, and the Senate will pick one.
Some people think this change is because there have been problems with keeping the country safe.
The Senate voted 74 in favor and 22 against his resignation.
One person who might take his place is Ernestina Godoy, who used to be the top lawyer for Mexico City.
Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gertz's resignation was approved by the Senate.
Gertz was appointed in 2019 for a nine-year term ending in 2028.
The Senate approved the resignation with 74 votes in favor and 22 against.
President Claudia Sheinbaum must now submit three candidates for the Senate to choose from.
Ernestina Godoy, the former Mexico City attorney general, is mentioned as a possible successor.
- Who
- Alejandro Gertz, Mexican Attorney General
- What
- Resignation approved by the Senate
- When
- Thursday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Mexico City
- Why
- Speculation amid scrutiny of government security issues
Government Supporters
Opposition
Resignation Timing
Government Supporters
The resignation is a routine administrative change.
Opposition
The resignation is a sign of government instability amid security concerns.
- Name
- Alejandro Gertz
- Position
- Attorney General of Mexico
- Tenure
- 2019-2028 (original term)
- Age
- 86 years old
- Resignation Status
- Approved by the Senate
- Senate Vote
- 74 in favor, 22 against
- Next Steps
- President to submit three candidates for Senate approval
- Possible Successor
- Ernestina Godoy (mentioned by local media)