The Mexican Senate approved the resignation of Federal Prosecutor Alejandro Gertz Manero on Thursday. His removal was a clear objective for the head of state, who had suspected his performance from the beginning. Ernestina Godoy has taken over the position on an interim basis. The opposition has criticized the move, claiming the ruling party is attempting to seize control of the Prosecutor's Office. 'The country needs an autonomous and independent Prosecutor's Office that pursues those who break the law, not the opposition,' a statement reads. Opposition leader Jorge Romero stated that Gertz's departure leaves more questions than answers and that the country is heading towards a dictatorship. Ernestina Godoy, for her part, confirmed her resignation as Legal Counsel and pledged to serve the people of Mexico with ethics, firmness, and a deep sense of justice. The opposition asserts that this was not a resignation but a demand from the authorities to take control of the office.
