The chief prosecutor of the Balearic Islands makes the leap to Madrid: Julio Cano will be the head of the Technical Secretariat of the State Attorney General's Office

The new Attorney General, Teresa Peramato, announced this Thursday that Julio Cano, the current Chief Prosecutor of the Balearic Islands, will be the new head of the Technical Secretariat of the Attorney General's Office (FGE). Cano will replace Ana García de León at the head of a key body in the internal structure of the Public Prosecutor's Office. Peramato highlighted "the rigor, professionalism, and respect he commands among prosecutors." The announcement was made during Peramato's swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court, where she delivered a speech marked by her advocacy for the fight against gender violence and the need to strengthen the institutional autonomy of the Public Prosecutor's Office. The new Attorney General, a leading figure in this area, called for a "clear and active stance" from all of society regarding sexual harassment and crimes against sexual freedom. Her speech focused on victims and the modernization of the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Peramato commemorated the 1,340 women murdered by their partners or ex-partners since 2003, and the 45 fatalities recorded this year. "The Public Prosecutor's Office must interpret the law with a deep understanding of the society it serves," she emphasized, stressing the need to strengthen the protection of victims and vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, migrants, and people with disabilities. The new Attorney General also placed among her priorities the pending debate on the criminal procedure model, which proposes transferring the direction of investigations from judges to prosecutors. "It is a commitment to a more agile and accessible justice system," she asserted. A call for unity and references to the García Ortiz case

Without avoiding the crisis triggered by the Supreme Court's conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz—disqualified for revealing secrets—Peramato admitted that the case has been "a deep wound" for the institution. "It must heal, and I trust that it will with the effort of all prosecutors," he stated. He also expressed his appreciation for all his predecessors, and especially for García Ortiz, to whom he expressed "respect, admiration, and gratitude." More autonomy and a collective project

Peramato called for a "more independent" Public Prosecutor's Office, with budgetary, digital, and organizational autonomy. He emphasized that the prosecution service—comprised of 2,804 professionals—is "powerful and committed," and he reaffirmed the role of the Fiscal Council and the Board of Prosecutors in strategic decision-making. "We are a community, not an individual," he stressed, arguing that the future of the institution must be built "by listening, engaging in dialogue, and working together." An emotional ending

In a final, emotional segment, Peramato paid tribute to his 91-year-old mother, whom he described as "a leader and a tireless worker." The speech, which also included quotes from Unamuno and Eleanor Roosevelt, concluded with a call to face the future "with renewal, courage, and the strength of shared dreams."