A session in the Mexican Senate turned violent on Wednesday (August 27) when Alejandro "Alito" Moreno , leader of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), and Gerardo Fernández Noroña , Senate president of the ruling Morena Party, clashed physically. The altercation followed a heated debate over the U.S.'s involvement in combating drug cartels in Mexico.

The confrontation began after the national anthem concluded the day's session. Moreno approached Fernández Noroña, demanding to speak, which led to a physical altercation. Video footage shows Moreno grabbing Fernández Noroña , who responded with, "Don't touch me," before the two began shoving each other. Moreno also knocked down an aide to Fernández Noroña during the scuffle.

The dispute arose from accusations by t

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