María Azucena Recio

María Azucena Recio is the president of the Administrative Chamber of the Tribunal Superior de Xustiza de Galicia (TSXG), the High Court of Justice of Galicia. She is currently newsworthy due to her decision to reassign four magistrates within the TSXG's sections. These reassignments are controversial because they were reportedly done without the consent of the affected judges, leading to accusations of forced transfers. Juezas y Jueces para la Democracia (JJpD), a judges' association, has publicly criticized Recio's actions, claiming they undermine judicial independence. The reassignments are particularly sensitive as they involve judges who had previously ruled against wind farm projects, drawing criticism from the PP political party and business groups. The situation raises concerns about potential political influence within the judiciary and the independence of judges in Galicia.