Punches Fly In Mexican Senate As Debate On US Intervention Turns Ugly | Video

Last Updated:August 29, 2025, 15:45 IST

A Mexico Senate session turned violent as Alejandro Moreno of PRI clashed with Gerardo Fernandez Norona of Morena.

The scuffle broke out near the close of a heated debate on possible US military intervention. (Image Credit: Reuters)

A session of Mexico’s Senate turned violent after opposition leader Alejandro Moreno, president of the PRI party, clashed physically with Senate President Gerardo Fernandez Norona of the ruling Morena party.

The scuffle broke out near the close of a heated debate on possible US military intervention in Mexico, just as the national anthem was being played. Video of the incident showed Alejandro Moreno storming the podium, grabbing Fernandez Norona’s arm and shoving him. Moments later, chaos unfolded as one suited man appeared to swing at Fernandez Norona, while Alejandro Moreno shoved another man in a green shirt- later identified as a member of Fernandez Norona’s staff- to the ground.

Alejandro Moreno defended his actions online, saying he was enraged after the ruling party allegedly changed the session’s agenda to silence the opposition. He accused Fernandez Norona of starting the fight, saying, “That cowardice provoked what followed. Let it be clear- the first physical aggression came from Fernandez Norona."

Fernandez Norona, however, said opposition lawmakers had “ganged up" on him, accusing them of supporting the idea of US military intervention in Mexico. He vowed to file a formal complaint against Alejandro Alejandro Moreno, claiming the PRI leader had even threatened to kill him. He also signaled he would push for Alejandro Moreno’s expulsion from the chamber.

Violence in Mexico’s legislature is not unprecedented as in 2006, lawmakers brawled on the floor of Congress ahead of Felipe Calderón’s disputed presidential inauguration.

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