The Supreme Court judge, Ángel Hurtado, has taken a significant step by ordering the prosecution of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz and Chief Prosecutor of Madrid, Pilar Rodríguez, following an alleged breach of confidentiality involving Alberto González Amador, the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the President of Madrid. This move sets a historic precedent as no Attorney General has faced prosecution in Spain’s democratic history.

Judge Hurtado cites evidence of a leaked email, where González Amador allegedly offered to confess tax crimes in exchange for a deal with the prosecution. Hurtado argues that García Ortiz acted under instructions from the Government’s Presidency, attempting to control the narrative in favour of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

The leaked email, sent on the second of February two thousand twenty-four, contained sensitive personal data, and its disclosure raises serious concerns about the integrity of the institution. The judge indicated that García Ortiz’s actions were characterised by a frantic exchange of communications among prosecutors, aimed at countering negative press.

The Attorney General has proclaimed his innocence and remains committed to his role, with continuing governmental support, despite pressure from opposition parties demanding his resignation. This case highlights ongoing tensions within Spain’s political landscape and the legal system’s complexities.