Mercedes González has been reappointed as the Director General of the Guardia Civil, a position she briefly held in 2023. Her return comes after Leonardo Marcos resigned for personal reasons.

González, a prominent figure in the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), previously served as the Government Delegate in Madrid and has a strong political background.

Her reappointment marks the fourth leadership change in the Guardia Civil under Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.

González's previous tenure was marked by efforts to combat corruption within the institution.

Her return is seen as a move to stabilize leadership amid ongoing challenges, including recent controversies and judicial disputes within the Guardia Civil.