Editorial: El País

• Spain’s Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, is accused of revealing secrets, a crime that can imply up to four years of imprisonment.
• Ortiz is investigated for allegedly revealing confidential information related to Alberto González Amador, who is accused of tax crimes and is the partner of Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
• The false version, backed by Ayuso's head of cabinet and several media outlets, incorrectly held that the prosecution had proposed a deal to the accused. In reality, the deal was proposed by Amador's lawyer.
• Ortiz denies the accusations and has refused to answer the judge's questions.
• Judge Hurtado has ordered a broad search in Ortiz's office and has been highly critical of the decision not to gather more evidence.
• In a potentially critical twist, some prosecutors have stated that the information supposedly leaked 'is not secret,' which, if accurate, could undermine the case against Ortiz.

Conclusion: The case is raising doubts about the integrity of judicial institutions in Spain. Appeals against Judge Hurtado's actions are pending resolution.

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