MEXICO CITY - Mexican attorney-general Alejandro Gertz has submitted his resignation, two government sources told Reuters on Nov 27.

The resignation of the 86-year-old lawyer has been the subject of speculation amid scrutiny of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government over security issues. Ms Sheinbaum earlier on Nov 27 at her daily news conference, in response to a question, said she had received a letter from the Senate regarding Mr Gertz’s possible resignation, was reviewing it, and would provide an update on Nov 28.