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What began as a heated political debate in Mexico’s Senate ended in chaos this week, as lawmakers clashed physically in front of cameras and stunned citizens.
On Wednesday, Alejandro “Alito” Moreno, leader of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), and Gerardo Fernández Noroña, the Senate president representing the ruling Morena party, engaged in a shoving match after the day’s session concluded with the national anthem.
Footage from the incident shows Moreno grabbing at Fernández Noroña, who pushed back while shouting “Don’t touch me.” The exchange quickly escalated—Moreno slapped Fernández Noroña on the neck, shoved an aide to the ground, and continued to lunge at the Senate leader as other lawmakers attempted to intervene.
The clash followed an intense session over a sensitive issue: the possible involvement of U.S. troops in Mexico’s fight against drug cartels. Members of Morena accused the PRI and PAN opposition of welcoming U.S. military aid, a charge they denied. Earlier this week, a PAN senator appeared on Fox News stating that U.S. assistance against cartels would be “absolutely welcome.”
The confrontation didn’t end on the Senate floor. Fernández Noroña later accused Moreno of threatening to kill him and announced plans to seek Moreno’s expulsion, along with three other PRI senators. He also confirmed that he filed a criminal complaint. Moreno, meanwhile, defended his actions, saying he responded “with character and without fear” to defend Mexico.
This dramatic episode underscores the growing polarization in Mexican politics, where disputes over security and sovereignty are intensifying. The debate around foreign troops has become a flashpoint, especially following reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump had considered military action against cartels in Mexico.
As the political fallout unfolds, Friday’s emergency Senate session is expected to determine whether disciplinary action will be taken against Moreno and his colleagues. For now, Mexico’s Senate has become a stage not just for policy disputes, but for raw political confrontation.
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