Teresa Peramato, Spain's new Attorney General, confronted her first substantial challenge since taking office in December with the announcement of key appointments within the prosecution office. Her predecessors had left a divisive legacy, notably with the legal battles surrounding Álvaro García Ortiz, who was removed from office. With a pool of 86 candidates to choose from for 19 key positions, including six in the Supreme Court's Criminal Division, Peramato had to navigate a complex landscape of expectations and criticisms.

In her selections, Peramato has implemented a strategic approach aimed at healing the difficulties within the prosecution service. By promoting officials such as Ana García León and Diego Villafañe from García Ortiz’s team, she signals continuity in some leadership styles while wanting to assure a degree of representation across the diverse opinions within the fiscal career. This decision illustrates her strategy of prioritizing stability and experience amidst past controversies, even as it leads to discontent among some factions, particularly those pushing for a thorough shift in leadership.

Despite not promoting critics of the previous administration's handling of cases related to the Catalan independence movement, Peramato's appointment decisions reflect a deliberate balancing act. This approach may help her govern more effectively by fostering unity and addressing grievances that exist among the many stakeholders within Spain's prosecutorial framework. How she manages these tensions will likely define her tenure as Attorney General as she strives to meet the objectives of healing and reconciliation within a troubled institution.