Overview
- Video from a semipresential meeting shows the Morena deputy connecting from a padel court, asking to be marked present instead of stating his vote, and then disconnecting.
- The incident occurred as the Budget and Public Account Committee voted its opinion on the General Water Law; the opinion passed 32–11, and the chair said it carries no budget impact.
- On the live feed, PRI deputy Mario Zamora said he could hear the racket hits and urged Blanco to pay attention, while PAN’s Patricia Jiménez made a pointed remark referencing past allegations.
- Monreal noted that Chamber rules allow for penalties and said any determination would be made by the administrative bodies, with leaders also weighing stronger in-person participation for sessions.
- As the clip spread widely online, Blanco had not issued a public explanation about his conduct during the committee vote.