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Ernestina Godoy Confirmed as Mexico's New Attorney General

12/4/2025

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Mexico’s Senate confirmed Ernestina Godoy, a close ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum and Mexico City top prosecutor, as attorney general after Alejandro Gertz Manero’s resignation.
The ruling Morena party, which controls the Senate, backed a nine-year term.
Godoy acknowledged the historic challenges facing Mexico.
She pledged to ensure fairness and avoid political persecution.
The appointment signals continued influence of President Claudia Sheinbaum in the legal system.

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Mexico’s Senate confirmed Ernestina Godoy, a close ally of President Claudia Sheinbaum and Mexico City top prosecutor, as attorney general after Alejandro Gertz Manero’s resignation.
The ruling Morena party, which controls the Senate, backed a nine-year term.
Godoy acknowledged the historic challenges facing Mexico.
She pledged to ensure fairness and avoid political persecution.
The appointment signals continued influence of President Claudia Sheinbaum in the legal system.