Teresa Peramato Named New Fiscal General with Strong Focus on Gender Violence Law Enforcement
The Spanish government is appointing Teresa Peramato as the new fiscal general, emphasizing her expertise in gender violence law enforcement amid ongoing political tensions over women's rights policies.
- • Teresa Peramato appointed as the new fiscal general del Estado with over 35 years experience.
- • Peramato is the fourth woman to lead the Fiscalía General del Estado.
- • She played a key role in implementing Spain’s pioneering law on violence against women.
- • García Ortiz remains fiscal general until Peramato's official appointment.
- • Political tensions continue in Madrid over gender violence policies, with criticism directed at the PP and Vox.
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The Spanish government has initiated the appointment process of Teresa Peramato as the new fiscal general del Estado, according to Félix Bolaños, the Minister of Justice. Peramato brings over 35 years of experience, particularly in the realm of combating gender violence, and will be the fourth woman to lead the Fiscalía General del Estado. Bolaños highlighted her significant role in implementing the pioneering law on violence against women two decades ago. He emphasized, “There is no doubt that she is absolutely suitable to tackle the challenges facing the public prosecutor's office in our country.”
Until Peramato's official appointment in the coming weeks, García Ortiz will continue to serve as fiscal general. Bolaños praised Ortiz's dedication despite facing harsh criticism since before her tenure.
This announcement comes amid a politically charged backdrop concerning gender violence policies. On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Madrid City Council, led by Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida of the Popular Party (PP), experienced heated disputes over gender violence measures. Más Madrid accused the PP of cutting equality services, which they claim perpetuates gender violence, while the PSOE criticized the PP for using women's issues as negotiating tools with Vox. Vox’s representative denied the feminist narrative, asserting men are the true victims.
José Fernández, the city's Equality delegate from the PP, defended the party’s stance and highlighted opposition controversies. Socialist councilor Meritxell Tizón Gutiérrez called for withdrawing the draft equality strategy, warning it endangered decades of progress. These tensions persist amid alarming statistics, with 39 women killed by their partners so far in 2025.
Peramato's appointment underscores the government's commitment to feminist principles and effective enforcement of gender violence laws, signaling a continued focus on addressing this critical issue at the national level.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
