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Fernández Noroña Takes Leave for Palestine Trip Funded by UAE

Authorization remains unclear despite assurances the leave is lawful.

Overview

  • The Morena senator said his flight departs October 22, his Senate license begins October 23, and he plans to return November 2, a 12‑day separation.
  • He stated the United Arab Emirates will cover his airfare through its airline as a courtesy linked to his public support for the Palestinian cause.
  • He plans meetings with authorities from Palestine, the UAE, and Jordan to discuss the regional political situation.
  • Senate President Laura Itzel Castillo declined to say whether she authorized or invited him, with the license set to be formalized in the plenary on Wednesday.
  • Foreign Relations Commission chair Alejandro Murat said the leave complies with legal requirements, according to his public comments.