Spain’s Supreme Court has reportedly found Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz guilty of leaking confidential details,sparking a political firestorm and allegations of partisan intent [[2]],[[3]] . The case revolves around details related to the tax affairs of Alberto González Amador, the partner of Madrid’s regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso. Second deputy president Yolanda Díaz has publicly condemned the pending ruling, which could result in a two-year disqualification for García Ortiz, and alleges the timing and decision are politically motivated, raising concerns about the independence of the Spanish judiciary [[1]]. The ruling, announced on November 20, has drawn scrutiny due to its coincidence with the anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death.
Spain’s Second Deputy President Criticizes Supreme Court Ruling Against Prosecutor General
Spain’s Second Deputy President Yolanda Díaz has sharply criticized a Supreme Court ruling against Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz, calling it a politically motivated attack on the current government. The case centers on allegations of leaking confidential information.
Díaz, speaking from Slovenia where she was on official business with the country’s Minister of Labor Luka Mesec, described the potential sentence as one that “will be studied in all law schools in Spain.” She defended García Ortiz as “a brilliant jurist” and asserted that the Supreme Court had condemned him “without evidence.”
The ruling, which has yet to be formally released, reportedly involves a two-year disqualification for García Ortiz related to the alleged disclosure of confidential information concerning businessman Alberto González Amador, the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Community of Madrid.
Díaz further argued that the Supreme Court’s decision “breaks the institutional framework of the state” and “fractures” the Spanish judiciary, referencing dissenting opinions within the court. The split vote within the tribunal underscores the contentious nature of the case.
Notably, Díaz pointed out that the announcement of the penalty on November 20 coincided with the anniversary of the death of dictator Francisco Franco. This timing, she suggested, was not accidental. The case highlights ongoing tensions within the Spanish political and judicial systems.
