Chaos in Mexican Senate: Fists Fly During National Anthem

Session Conclusion and National Anthem

• 🇲🇽 The legislative session of the Permanent Commission of the Congress of the Union concluded on Wednesday, August 27th.
• 🎶 The session ended with the solemn intonation of the Mexican National Anthem.

Unfolding Chaos During the Anthem

• 💥 A physical altercation erupted during the national anthem, involving political leaders.
• 👊 The scuffle escalated to punches and shoving among lawmakers.
• 🚶 A bystander was also shoved amidst the melee.

Political Context of the Altercation

• 🗣️ The incident reportedly began when PRI leader Alejandro “Alito” Moreno confronted Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña.
• 🚫 Moreno allegedly initiated the confrontation after not being granted the floor to speak.
• 🏛️ The event disrupted the closing of the legislative session for the 66th legislature.