Overview
- Live video showed female legislators from PAN and Morena pulling hair, slapping and elbowing one another at the podium.
- The confrontation began when PAN deputies approached the dais to protest a perceived violation of legislative procedure by the Morena majority.
- At least five lawmakers were involved as Morena members tried to remove PAN representatives who refused to yield the podium.
- After the scuffle, PAN legislators left the chamber and the Morena majority continued the session without the opposition, according to the Congress's social media posts.
- PAN aide Andres Atayde called the protest peaceful and accused the majority of using force, while Morena spokesman Paulo Garcia said the opposition is resorting to violence instead of argument; PAN lawmaker Daniela Alvarez condemned the conduct as vulgar and lamentable.