This Monday, without major incidents or complications, the now former prosecutor took the oath to assume the said position in the coming days. The move generated strong rejection from the opposition, which once again denounced the methods used, first, the departure from the Attorney General's Office, the appointment of a figure very close to the president to the Attorney General's Office, and the appointment of the former prosecutor as ambassador to one of the most important countries in Europe without prior diplomatic experience. After his swift departure from the Attorney General's Office of the Republic, this Monday Alejandro Gertz Manero took the oath as the new ambassador to the United Kingdom. The event took place before the Permanent Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, where the ruling party managed to advance his appointment without major controversies despite the absence of the PRI and PAN factions. Last November, Gertz Manero's departure sparked rumors and intrigues within the ruling party and the political class. After being appointed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and surviving the change of administration, the ruling party proceeded with his departure abruptly and hastily. Finally, Claudia Sheinbaum achieved her goal and appointed Ernestina Godoy in his place, who appointed figures close to the Secretary of Security, Omar García Harfuch, to various key positions. The new ambassador, Alejandro Gertz Manero, along with the coordinator of Morena in the Senate, Adán Augusto. From that moment on, it was speculated that Gertz Manero would continue his political career abroad at the head of some embassy. The PT deputy, Magdalena Núñez Monreal, stated that 'foreign policy does not admit improvisations' and that currently 'profiles are needed that know the State, understand institutional complexities, and have the ability to dialogue firmly, without subordination and without simulations.' 'Citizen Alejandro meets all constitutional and legal requirements,' he assured. A few days ago, Sheinbaum confirmed that the destination would be the United Kingdom, one of the most coveted diplomatic posts in the Mexican foreign service. As a result, neither the PAN nor the PRI attended the session, and in turn, Citizen Movement criticized the ruling party's decision. The USMCA under fire in Davos Despite this, the ruling party defended his appointment.
