Alejandra Gils Carbó, born on June 20, 1958, in Argentina, is a lawyer who served as Attorney General of the Nation within the Public Prosecutor’s Office between 2012 and 2017. She was appointed during the presidency of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, and her resignation took place amid sustained criticism from the administration that followed. In 2025, she reappeared in the public arena as legal counsel for a figure linked to Kirchnerism in a high-profile case.
The Office of the Attorney General is the highest authority within the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Its head—currently Eduardo Casal, acting since 2017 due to the absence of a formal appointment—oversees federal prosecutors and organizes institutional policy. During her five-year tenure, Gils Carbó directed the criminal policy of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and exercised supervisory authority over its structure.
Political context and resignation
Following the change in government after the presidency of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Gils Carbó faced increasing pressure with the arrival of Mauricio Macri and the PRO administration. Ongoing criticism and political opposition shaped the conditions that led to her resignation, marking the end of her tenure at the head of the institution.
At the conclusion of her term, she stated that her continued presence in office could affect the autonomy of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. During this period, she faced multiple complaints, although she was ultimately cleared in all cases. Critics argued that her decisions reflected political positioning within the judicial sphere.
The weakening of her political support and the limited capacity to implement institutional policies contributed to her decision to step down in 2017. Since then, Eduardo Casal has remained in the position in an acting capacity, a situation that has persisted across successive administrations, including those of Mauricio Macri, Alberto Fernández, and Javier Milei.
Professional background and career development
Before joining the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Gils Carbó graduated as a lawyer from the University of Buenos Aires and later specialized in Political Economy at FLACSO. She began her professional career in private legal practice and, in 1987, was appointed as a prosecutorial secretary. She also developed an academic career as a university lecturer and held positions within the Commercial Court of Appeals.
Within that institution, she advanced through multiple roles, including subsecretary, secretary, and eventually general prosecutor. Her formal entry into the Public Prosecutor’s Office took place in 1994. Years later, she was proposed by the Executive Branch for the position of Attorney General, a nomination supported by the administration of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Institutional management and policy orientation
During her tenure as Attorney General, Gils Carbó focused on strengthening the institutional structure of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. She promoted the development of specialized prosecutorial units dedicated to complex crimes such as drug trafficking and money laundering, and expanded the number of federal prosecutors and general prosecutors.
Her administration also emphasized access to justice for vulnerable sectors, incorporating new institutional mechanisms and expanding the operational capacity of the office. These measures contributed to a more structured and specialized prosecutorial system.
Return to public activity in 2025
After several years with limited public exposure, Gils Carbó returned to the public sphere in 2025 as legal counsel in a case involving a businessman associated with Kirchnerism. Her reappearance drew attention due to her previous institutional role and the political relevance of the case.
Her trajectory reflects both the institutional functions of the Attorney General’s Office and the broader interaction between law, politics, and public administration within Argentina’s judicial system.
