Things got wild in Mexico’s senate as senators went from debate to brawl over alleged calls for U.S. military intervention against drug cartels 🤯🥊. What started as a heated argument quickly turned into a physical clash between PRI leader Alejandro Moreno and opposition senator Gerardo Fernandez Norona.
Opposition members have denied any talk of inviting U.S. forces, but tempers flared on the senate floor. Videos show Moreno and Fernandez Norona grappling before aides and security stepped in to separate them.
Fernandez Norona vows to file a complaint against Moreno for bodily harm and is pushing to have his legislative immunity revoked. He argues that violence has no place in politics and demands justice.
This episode shines a light on Mexico’s ongoing struggle with cartel violence and political tensions. Many young Mexicans are watching closely, wondering if leaders will stick to dialogue or let conflicts get out of hand.
What do you think? Should senators focus more on policy than punches? Let us know below! ✍️
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Physical clash in Mexico senate over U.S. intervention against cartels
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