After three years ago the head of Defense, Margarita Robles, did not attend the inauguration of María Gámez as director of the Civil Guard, today the minister has ignored the career of the first woman in charge of the Armed Institute. Not a single word has dedicated Robles during her intervention to the already former director of the Civil Guard during the act in which it was officiated that Mercedes González takes charge of the Benemérita. On the other hand, the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has once again flattered Gámez's management, who resigned from her after her husband was accused of an alleged case of corruption.
The presence of Gámez at the act of inauguration of González, held at the General Directorate of the Civil Guard, was completely ruled out. After the institutional statement in which he announced his resignation —without accepting questions from journalists—, Gámez has completely withdrawn from the spotlight. Sources close to his environment assured that he would not reappear today so as not to reduce the focus of the former Madrid government delegate. So it has been. Although despite not being present, her name has been pronounced during the speeches by the Minister of the Interior and the new director of the Armed Institute.
González, who has delivered a speech with political overtones, has assured that Gámez's honesty and honesty "is far above any attack or discredit." Immediately afterwards - and before the highest command of the Civil Guard - he has praised the career of Gámez for being a pioneer "who has made history" by opening the door of the address "so that the rest of the women can now cross it" . "His management of her [in reference to Gámez] will be part of the line of continuity that I plan to follow" González finished off in his allusion to her predecessor in office.
The Interior Minister has gone further. He has not once again said that Gámez has been the best director the Civil Guard has had in its entire history —as he assured on the day of his resignation—, but he wanted to reiterate that the former director has exercised a style of leadership and command "capable of to transform the Civil Guard into a modern and advanced institution”. "María [as she has been referred to] has known how to leave part of her personal imprint on the Civil Guard." Her mandate, in the opinion of the head of the Interior, will be remembered - in addition to "her undeniable achievements" - for her "closeness, empathy and also her ability to dialogue".
In these terms, Marlaska defended Gámez moments after verifying that the Defense Minister —who intervened before him— was completely ignorant of Gámez's career. Robles never agreed with the appointment of her as general director, after she became a personal bet of the Minister of the Interior. This appointment depends on both ministries. This was made clear by Robles who did not attend her inauguration, despite the fact that it was scheduled in her official agenda. And today she has once again shown that disagreement with her silence.
González, according to the words he has dedicated to him, does seem to be liked by the Minister of Defense. During his address, he valued the years of "the affection" that he has for his commitment to public service. She has told the uniformed officers present that they will have "an incessant worker" at the head of the Armed Institute.
