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New Leadership Appointments at Mexico’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office

Mexico’s Attorney General, Ernestina Godoy Ramos, has announced the appointment of eleven new heads of regional offices within the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR), the country’s federal prosecutor’s office. The appointments, which include six women, aim to bolster operational capacity and strengthen federal prosecution efforts across the states, formerly known as Delegaciones Federales. This move comes as the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador continues to reshape the country’s security apparatus and address ongoing challenges related to crime and impunity.

The appointments, announced earlier this week, reflect a broader effort to align the FGR’s state-level operations with the national security strategy outlined by the federal cabinet. Godoy Ramos reportedly recognized the experience of the newly appointed officials, all of whom are attached to the Fiscalía Especializada de Control Regional (FECOR), and pledged full institutional support for their operate. The FGR emphasized the importance of integrity, professionalism, and commitment in tackling the complex challenges facing the prosecutor’s offices.

A Shift in Regional Leadership

The appointments span several states, bringing new leadership to key regional offices. Teófila González Lozada has been named the new head of the FGR in Baja California, transitioning from her role as subdelegate of Procedimientos Penales. In Campeche, Margarita Galván Rodríguez will take the helm, having previously served as Chief Prosecutor of the Investigation and Litigation Team I at the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Guanajuato, León sub-delegation, since 2021. Ernestina Godoy Ramos, who assumed the role of Attorney General in December 2025, is overseeing these changes as part of a broader restructuring of the FGR.

Laura Gabriela Chang Marroquín will lead the FGR in Mexico City, moving from her position as head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Investigation and Litigation of Complex Cases within FECOR, a role she held since 2022. For Durango and Hidalgo, Rosalía Juárez Ramírez and Ana Cristina Maturano Ramos, respectively, have been selected. Juárez Ramírez brings over 20 years of experience as a Public Prosecutor, while Maturano Ramos has a background as a public prosecutor and legal advisor.

Enrique Landeros Curiel will oversee operations in Jalisco, building on his experience as Chief Prosecutor of the Investigation and Litigation Team in Zapopán. Mario Esquivel Ayala has been appointed to lead the FGR in Nayarit, previously serving as an agent of the Public Prosecutor’s Office in the state’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office. José Guadalupe González Guajardo will head the office in Nuevo León, having previously served as head of the first investigative table of the Mixed Inquisitorial Criminal Procedure System Unit at the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

Expanding Female Leadership

The appointments demonstrate a commitment to increasing female representation within the FGR. Damaris Baglietto Hernández will lead the FGR in Oaxaca, having most recently served as head of the Investigation and Litigation Unit at the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Mexico City since March 2023, and previously as a subdelegate in various entities. Gabriel Campos Piña has been named to lead the office in San Luis Potosí, transitioning from his role as Federal Prosecutor in Nayarit. Finally, Manuel Eduardo León Torres will lead the FGR in Tamaulipas, bringing experience as a Public Prosecutor and Chief Prosecutor.

The FGR highlighted the strong legal backgrounds and extensive experience of all the appointed officials, emphasizing their qualifications as public prosecutors. This emphasis on experience is seen as crucial for effectively addressing the challenges of prosecuting federal crimes and ensuring accountability. The appointments come after Godoy Ramos served as Legal Counsel to the Executive Federal from October 1, 2024, to November 27, 2025, under President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. Prior to her role as Attorney General, Godoy Ramos served as the Fiscal General de Justicia of the Ciudad de México from January 10, 2020, to January 9, 2024, also under Sheinbaum Pardo.

Godoy Ramos’s Career Trajectory

Ernestina Godoy Ramos’s career has been marked by a consistent rise through the ranks of the Mexican legal system. Before leading the FGR, she served as a Senator for Mexico City from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Her political career began as a Deputy in the Congress of the Union, representing District 4 of Mexico City from September 1, 2015, to August 31, 2018. Prior to that, she was a Deputy in the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District, representing District 27 from September 16, 2012, to August 31, 2015. She was born on January 17, 1954, in Mexico City and holds a law degree from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).

The appointments follow a period of significant change within the FGR, as the office adapts to new priorities and challenges under the current administration. The focus on strengthening regional operations is intended to improve the FGR’s ability to investigate and prosecute crimes effectively at the state level. The emphasis on experienced personnel suggests a commitment to maintaining a high level of professionalism and expertise within the prosecutor’s office.

The FGR’s statement indicated that the new officials will receive full support and coordination from the institution as they take on their new responsibilities. This support is intended to ensure a smooth transition and enable the new leaders to quickly address the challenges facing their respective regions. The appointments are expected to play a key role in the implementation of the federal government’s security strategy and its efforts to combat crime and violence across Mexico.

Looking ahead, the success of these appointments will depend on the ability of the new regional heads to effectively collaborate with local law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders. The FGR will likely monitor the performance of the new officials closely, assessing their impact on crime rates and the overall effectiveness of the federal prosecution system. Further updates on the implementation of the new regional leadership structure are expected in the coming months.

What happens next? The newly appointed officials are expected to formally assume their positions in the coming weeks, following any necessary administrative procedures. The FGR has not announced a specific timeline for a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of these changes, but regular reports on crime statistics and prosecution rates will likely provide insights into their effectiveness.

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