Government officially appoints Ana Juan as federal judge

Ana Juan has officially been appointed as a federal judge for the First Instance Criminal and Correctional Court of Hurlingham, Buenos Aires Province. The national government formalized her designation through Decree 589/2026, published in the Official Bulletin.

Juan, who previously held a strategic position within the Federal Chamber and has garnered both praise and suspicion, appeared before the Senate's Agreements Commission three times. The Hurlingham court, established in 2015, presides over a jurisdiction marked by drug trafficking, data falsification, and environmental controversies, according to Juan's own description during her Senate appearance in November 2023.

Her appointment has sparked discussion due to her personal connections. Ana María Cristina Juan is married to federal judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi, who is currently presiding over the "$LIBRA" case, an investigation involving President Javier Milei. Juan is described as having a "direct" and "effective" style, deemed more than capable of leading the Federal Court.

Beyond her professional capabilities, Juan is recognized for her "personality" and "craftsmanship" rather than solely her legal expertise. She previously served as a legal secretary for over a decade at the Federal Chamber of Comodoro Py, progressing through various roles since the 1990s. Her extensive experience and consistent performance, including achieving first place in the Merit Council's ranking, have positioned her to address any concerns surrounding her nomination.

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These capabilities that women have of being organized (that's why we are great secretaries and are always chosen as secretaries within the justice administration) and that work ethic that makes us return home and keep working, I would like to be able to develop them in my role as a magistrate, in such a way that we form an efficient court, in which differences are valued and rights are respected.