Gabriel Garcia Luna He took over as attorney general and head of the Public Ministry (MP) in the early hours of May 17 and, in less than 72 hours, carried out a series of changes and announced others that he will execute during his 2026-2030 administration.
Among the first measures are the beginning of the liquidation of the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Impunity (Feci), restrictions on the use of social networks by prosecutors, the dismissal of Rafael Curruchiche and new provisions on raids.
First appointments
Hours after taking office, García Luna confirmed the first appointments of his work team.
Edwin Santiago Chavajay Chavajay was appointed general secretary of the MP; Shirley García Ovalle, Secretary of International Affairs and Cooperation; and Rony López Galindo, Secretary of Information Technology Affairs.
The three officials have experience in the Judicial Branch (OJ), public administration and institutional management, according to their professional profiles.
Chavajay Chavajay has been a criminal lawyer and advisor on Criminal Law to the Attorney General’s Office since 2024. He also served on the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice between 2021 and 2023.
García Ovalle worked at the OJ on projects financed with international cooperation and López Galindo has more than 20 years of experience in technology and administration of computer systems.
Announces liquidation of the Feci
In his first press conference, on May 17, García Luna announced that the Feci would enter a liquidation stage starting May 18.
The attorney general argued that the prosecutor’s office lost “citizen credibility” and that institutional objectives were not being met.
“The liquidation process will serve to review each of the files and determine if there is any type of responsibility,” he stated.
He also assured that the MP “is not a political entity” and promised to regain citizen trust in the institution.
Investigation could reach former officials
That same day, in an interview with Free press, García Luna stated that the investigations derived from the Feci review could reach any official, including former attorney general María Consuelo Porras.
“To whoever is responsible. It could be the attorney general, the secretary general, whoever,” he declared.
The official also explained that the review will include internal reports, interviews and supervisions on the operation of tax agencies.
In addition, he announced that the FECI will be restructured and that its authorities will have to be accountable for the results obtained.
Orders to report raids 24 hours in advance
On May 18, the MP issued an internal circular ordering that prosecutors’ offices report at least 24 hours in advance on proceedings and operational activities.
The provision was contained in circular SG/G 2026-000005, signed by Marco Aurelio Ramírez Arévalo, acting general secretary of the MP.
The circular instructs that, before carrying out raids, inspections, searches or seizure of evidence, the fiscal units must inform the office of the General Secretariat in advance.
“With a minimum period of 24 hours in advance (…) the Office of the General Secretariat is informed (…) before proceeding with the execution of any search, inspection, registration and/or seizure of evidence,” the document states.
The provision also establishes that the prosecutor’s offices must detail the type of diligence they will carry out, in accordance with an attached format. According to MP prosecutors, the measure is to “not misuse the institution.”
Restrictions on social networks
That same day, García Luna announced new guidelines on the behavior of prosecutors and MP workers, especially on social networks.
“The prosecutor not only has to act objectively, but also impartially,” he said during an interview with Free press.
He added that There is a prohibition on publications related to researchlitigation or institutional activities on social networks.
According to García Luna, the objective is to reinforce ethical principles within the institution.
Circular prohibits the disclosure of institutional information
A day later, on May 19, the MP confirmed the issuance of an internal circular addressed to all staff.
The document prohibits the disclosure of filesaudios, images, procedural actions and institutional communications through unauthorized means, including messaging platforms and social networks.
The circular also prohibits using information related to investigations to favor or harm political or personal interests.
According to the document, these behaviors can affect “the objective, impartial and independent character” of the MP.
Dismisses Rafael Curruchiche
On May 20, the MP confirmed the dismissal of José Rafael Curruchiche as section prosecutor of the Feci.
The notification indicates that the position is one of trust and of free appointment and removal, based on the Organic Law of the MP and the institutional collective agreement.
The resolution also orders the payment of labor benefits and the formal delivery of the position.
Curruchiche directed the Feci during the administration of María Consuelo Porras and was in charge of investigations related to political actors, justice operators and journalists.