The Mexican Senate Meeting Turns Violent
In a shocking turn of events, a meeting of the Mexican Senate escalated into chaos as a high-ranking member erupted in anger over not being given the opportunity to speak.
The altercation unfolded between two prominent senators during a session that had already been marked by a contentious debate on the potential for US military involvement in Mexico.
As the national anthem played in the background, Senator Alejandro Moreno, head of the opposition party PRI, stormed towards the podium and forcefully grabbed Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, from the ruling Morena party, sparking a physical confrontation.
Witnesses intervened as the situation quickly escalated, with one individual in a suit appearing to throw a punch at Noroña, while Moreno shoved another man in a green shirt to the ground.
Later, Noroña revealed that the man in the green shirt was part of his team, as he addressed the media with visible injuries from the scuffle.
Moreno took to social media to explain his actions, accusing the ruling party of manipulating the session agenda to stifle opposition voices. He claimed that Noroña initiated the physical altercation by pushing him.
Conversely, Noroña pointed fingers at the opposition senators, alleging that they orchestrated the attack on him. He highlighted the topics discussed during the session, including US military intervention, which he claimed the opposition supported.
Furthermore, Noroña announced his intention to file a complaint against Moreno, alleging death threats, and vowed to pursue the expulsion of Moreno and other opposition members involved in the altercation.
CNN has reached out to Moreno for a response to the incident.
While violence in Mexico’s Congress is uncommon, it is not unprecedented. In 2006, a physical altercation erupted among lawmakers before the inauguration of President Felipe Calderon following a disputed election. — CNN
