The Congress of the State of Veracruz approved the designation of Lisbeth Aurelia Jiménez Aguirre as the new head of the State Attorney General's Office (FGE), hours after Verónica Hernández Giadáns resigned from the post. The legislative session also approved Jiménez Aguirre's leave of absence as president of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Judiciary for one year, starting December 8, 2025, to assume the Attorney General's position. The vote in Congress was recorded with 40 votes in favor, 5 against, and 2 abstentions. With the recently approved constitutional reform, the state executive can now directly propose the Attorney General, and the Congress only approves or rejects the proposal, eliminating the previous process that included shortlists and public selection. Upon assuming the role of Attorney General, Jiménez Aguirre posted a message on social networks stating that she “assumes the responsibility of leading the Prosecutor's Office, with a deep commitment to the administration of justice for all.” She added that she will work with “independence, ethics, and absolute respect for Human Rights” and will promote coordination with all state institutions to guarantee security, legality, and confidence for citizens. You may be interested > Veracruz prosecutor resigns after reform gives control to Governor Nahle. This change reflects the entry into force of the constitutional reform that streamlines the designation of the FGE head, reducing the appointment process times and centralizing the proposal with the governor and legislative approval. Opposition deputies warned of potential risks to the Prosecutor's Office autonomy, but the majority approved the designation and Jiménez Aguirre's temporary separation from the Supreme Court of Justice. With her appointment, Lisbeth Aurelia Jiménez Aguirre stated that she formally begins a new stage at the helm of the Veracruz Prosecutor's Office, with the responsibility of implementing justice administration policies in accordance with legal guidelines and human rights standards. Lisbeth Aurelia Jiménez Aguirre, a native of Veracruz, is a lawyer with a specialization in Criminal Law and extensive experience in the administration of justice. She is a law graduate from the Universidad Veracruzana and holds master's and postgraduate degrees in Criminal Law and Fundamental Rights, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Criminal Sciences. She has held various judicial positions, from control and trial judge in several districts of Veracruz to magistrate of the First Criminal Chamber and president of the Supreme Court of Justice and the Judicial Council since 2022.
