Talk about drama in the halls of power 🥊. Mexico's senate debate over an alleged call for US military intervention against drug cartels got so heated that politicians actually came to blows. The clash saw Alejandro Moreno, national leader of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), and Senator Gerardo Fernandez Norona throw jabs—literally. 🤯
The controversy started when some opposition voices were accused of inviting US troops to step in against cartels, a move that ire Mexico's sense of sovereignty. Opposition figures have flat-out denied ever making such calls. But tensions hit a boiling point when Moreno and Norona squared off on the senate floor.
Norona wasted no time announcing he’ll file a complaint against Moreno for bodily harm and push to have Moreno’s legislative immunity revoked. If he succeeds, Moreno could face formal investigation—no immunity shield this time. 🚨
For young pros scrolling through their phones between meetings or classes, this is a reminder that politics can get personal fast. It also raises broader questions about national vs foreign intervention in tackling complex issues like drug violence. What do you think—should countries handle their own crises, or is there ever a place for outside help? 🤔
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Physical clash in Mexico senate over U.S. intervention against cartels
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