Overview
- Gerardo Fernández Noroña confirmed a temporary licencia from October 24 to November 2 to facilitate travel to Palestine, saying he departs Wednesday night and returns November 2.
- He stated that the United Arab Emirates will cover his airfare and that the journey had been postponed earlier but is now proceeding due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
- Under Senate rules, his substitute, Dunia Ludlow Deloya, will take his seat during the absence.
- He said he chose to file a formal leave rather than accrue absences because the trip is incompatible with attending Senate sessions and he faces heightened scrutiny.
- His plan includes meetings with Palestinian authorities and visits to refugee communities, and President Claudia Sheinbaum declined to weigh in, saying he should be the one to explain.