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Mexican Senate Brawl Triggers Bid to Expel PRI Leader

Footage shows Alejandro Moreno shoving Senate president Gerardo Fernández Noroña during a dispute over possible U.S. military action against cartels.

Overview

  • Fernández Noroña said a special session on Friday will consider expelling Moreno and three other PRI senators.
  • Noroña announced he will file a complaint for damages and seek to revoke Moreno’s legislative immunity.
  • Videos published online show Moreno pushing Noroña repeatedly and striking his neck, and knocking down a bystander who tried to intervene.
  • Moreno released his own video alleging Noroña initiated the confrontation.
  • The clash followed debate over reports of potential U.S. troop deployments against Mexican cartels, which lack official confirmation, as Morena opposes the idea and some opposition figures voice support.