Attack on Attorney General Mónica Ferrero: indictment and pretrial detention
The attack on Attorney General Mónica Ferrero continues to be investigated by Uruguayan judicial and police authorities. This Tuesday afternoon, the man arrested last Sunday was charged with several crimes and remanded in custody until March 28, 2026. The ruling was adopted by the court as a precautionary measure while the investigation continues to identify other potential perpetrators of the attack on the highest-ranking official in the Public Ministry.
Attributed crimes and official information
According to Javier Benech, Director of Communications for the Prosecutor's Office, the detainee is charged with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, vandalism, and receiving stolen goods. The charges are part of the investigation into the events that endangered the safety of the Attorney General and generated widespread political and judicial repercussions.
The preventive detention measure was requested by the Prosecutor's Office and granted by the presiding judge to ensure the conduct of the investigation, preventing the accused from fleeing or interfering in the proceedings. In Uruguay, this precautionary measure is applied in serious cases where there are specific procedural risks.
Attack on Attorney General Mónica Ferrero and the situation of the detained woman
A woman had also been arrested on Sunday along with the defendant. However, after analyzing the evidence gathered against her, Narcotics Prosecutor Angelita Romano ordered her release. The decision was made due to insufficient evidence to keep her in custody.
The sources consulted indicated that the woman will remain under investigation, although at liberty, while other evidence is reviewed that could link her or definitively exclude her from the case.
Institutional impact of the attack on Attorney General Mónica Ferrero
The attack on Attorney General Mónica Ferrero was described by authorities as an act of enormous institutional gravity. As the highest authority in the Public Ministry, Ferrero plays a key role in combating organized crime and supervising prosecutors across the country.
While no specific details about the modus operandi of the attack have been released so far, the investigation aims to determine whether the incident was linked to criminal organizations that have been the subject of investigations for drug trafficking and money laundering.
In Uruguay, these types of incidents have a strong social impact. The population is closely following the progress of the case, in a context where public safety and the presence of drug trafficking are at the center of the political agenda.
Expectations surrounding the research
The judge set the pretrial detention period until the end of March 2026, giving the Prosecutor's Office an extended period to gather evidence, take statements, and finalize any formal charges. During this time, authorities hope to identify other individuals who may have participated in the planning or execution of the attack.
At the same time, official sources indicated that they are considering strengthening security measures around the Public Ministry's leadership, as well as in court buildings and prosecutor's offices . These protocols are routinely applied when there are risks associated with threats from criminal groups.
Impact on everyday life
The case also resonates in the daily lives of Uruguayans. In neighborhoods of Montevideo and the interior, where organized crime affects families struggling to make ends meet, this episode is causing concern. People on the bus or in line at the supermarket say that if they can attack the attorney general, anyone could be exposed.
Therefore, beyond the technical details of the charges, the judicial process takes on a strong symbolic value. Citizens expect clear answers and a firm message that the State maintains control over those who challenge the law.
What's coming
The investigation will continue in the coming months with further investigations. Technical expertise, communications analysis, and follow-up investigations are planned to reconstruct the detainee's links with other suspects .
Meanwhile, Attorney General Mónica Ferrero remains at the helm of the institution, coordinating the work of prosecutors specializing in organized crime, narcotics, and money laundering.
The outcome of this case will be key to measuring the judicial system's ability to confront complex criminal structures. For now, the pretrial detention marks the beginning of a long-term process that will keep both authorities and the public on tenterhooks.
