Mercedes González denies interference in the UCO before the Senate

Published on June 17, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The director of the Guardia Civil, Mercedes González, appeared before the Senate to deny any interference in the investigations of the Central Operative Unit (UCO). She denied having participated in plots to annul judicial cases, influenced by former militant Leire Díez. González defended judicial independence and the work of Lieutenant Colonel Balas, rejecting accusations of police manipulation without official support.

Mercedes González standing at a Senate podium, gesturing firmly with one hand while a digital screen behind her displays a transparent flowchart of UCO investigative procedures, a Guardia Civil badge visible on her uniform lapel, teniente coronel Balas shown in a small inset panel nodding, courtroom-style lighting casting sharp shadows, photorealistic political documentary style, clean institutional background with wooden panels and microphones, neutral blue-gray color palette, crisp focus on her expression of denial, no text or numbers in the image.

Digital security and transparency in internal processes 🔒

In the technological field, managing sensitive data in institutions like the Guardia Civil requires clear protocols. Implementing database access logging systems and traceability of internal communications are technical measures that prevent leaks or misuse of information. Tools such as blockchain for audits or end-to-end encryption in official channels provide security layers that ensure investigations are not altered by third parties.

The good politician's manual: deny, deny, and deny again 🎭

If this soap opera teaches us anything, it's that denial is the first step in the official protocol. González nailed it: no influences, no plots, no Leire Díez, nothing. Everything perfect, like an app that never crashes. Next up will be a security patch so no one asks again. Meanwhile, the UCO will continue investigating, but with the peace of mind that, officially, no one is touching a hair on their heads.