Senate Brawl in Mexico: Politicians Physically Engage and Scuffle in Legislative Chamber
In a shocking turn of events, Senators Alejandro 'Alito' Moreno and Gerardo Fernández Noroña, the national leader of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the President of the Senate, respectively, belonging to the ruling Morena party, were involved in a brawl in Mexico City's Senate.
The altercation erupted during a heated debate about the presence of foreign troops in Mexico. Moreno approached Noroña to complain about not being given the floor, and the exchange of words between the two senators escalated into a physical confrontation.
Noroña's aide was pushed to the floor during the brawl, and damage was caused to a cameraman's equipment. Both senators blamed each other for the violence, with Noroña claiming that Moreno started the aggression, and Moreno posting a video on his X account claiming that Noroña started the aggression.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed regret over the Senate brawl, stating that such incidents are not conducive to a productive political environment. The ruling Morena party accused PRI and the opposition National Action Party (PAN) of calling for US military intervention in Mexico, which added fuel to the already heated debate.
Noroña's aide plans to file a complaint for assault and damage caused during the brawl. This incident is a reminder of the intense political rivalry that exists in Mexico, and it remains to be seen how it will impact the ongoing political discourse in the country.
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