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Cuauhtémoc Blanco Appears on Padel Court During Remote Water Law Vote

Chamber authorities will determine any sanction under existing rules.

Overview

  • During a semipresential Budget Commission meeting on the General Water Law, Blanco opened his camera from a padel court, asked to be marked present, did not state his vote when prompted, and disconnected as racket sounds were heard.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the Chamber of Deputies should apply its own rules, and Morena coordinator Ricardo Monreal noted that administrative bodies would decide on any sanction provided in the regulations.
  • Blanco defended himself by citing a medical recommendation to exercise for a heart condition, said he had already finished playing and had poor signal near Desierto de los Leones, and stated he would accept a fine.
  • PRI floor leader Rubén Moreira said he will propose ending remote sessions, and Monreal indicated House leaders are weighing a shift to greater in‑person participation.
  • No formal disciplinary action has been announced, and the commission approved its budget opinion on the General Water Law 32–11, with its chair saying it carries no federal budget impact.