Teresa Peramato, the newly appointed Attorney General of Spain, has initiated significant changes within the Spanish public prosecution service by promoting members of her predecessor Álvaro García Ortiz’s team. This move sees former Technical Secretary Chief Ana García León stepping into a prominent role as head of the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court, a position previously contested by notable figures like former Attorney General Consuelo Madrigal and Jaime Moreno, both associated with the investigations into the 'procés', the Catalan independence referendum. Peramato's decisions are reflective of a broader strategy to consolidate power and align the prosecution service with her and García Ortiz's perspectives on critical legal issues.

Furthermore, Diego Villafañe, the notable figure who has risen through the ranks of the General Prosecutor's Office, has also been promoted to the Supreme Court prosecutor's position. Villafañe has been instrumental in shaping recent judicial proceedings and had faced scrutiny over charges of revealing confidential information, which he was later exonerated from. His ascent indicates a consolidation of authority within the Attorney General's office, which might intensify existing debates on judicial independence in Spain and the handling of cases related to political sensitivity such as the 'procés'.

This reshuffling underscores the political nature of judicial appointments in Spain, showcasing the friction between different factions within the judicial system. Peramato's firm stance against prosecutors perceived as adversaries, particularly those involved in high-profile cases like the 'procés', also raises considerations about the potential implications for the future of justice and legal accountability in political contexts. Her actions might either stabilize or further polarize the prosecutorial landscape in Spain as she seeks to establish her leadership style and priorities within the office.