Background on Key Figures and Relevance
The opening session of the Congress of the Union became a platform for heated exchanges between the ruling party, Morena, and the opposition party, PRI. The session took place during the first ordinary period of the second year of the LXVI Legislature, where President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo presented her first report of government. Senator Alejandra Barrales (MC) and PRI leader Alejandro “Alito” Moreno were central figures in this political showdown.
Alejandra Barrales, a senator from the Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) party, kicked off the debate by accusing the ruling parties of turning Congress into a “window for processing” for the Executive Power, thereby supporting its concentration of power without any checks.
Alejandro Moreno, the national leader of PRI and a senator, responded aggressively. He labeled Morena as a “criminal cartel” that had allied with criminals and accused them of establishing “narco-governments.” Moreno also compared Morena to dictatorships in Venezuela and claimed they were undermining democratic models worldwide.
Key Events and Accusations
- Barrales’ Opening Remarks: Senator Alejandra Barrales (MC) accused the ruling parties of enabling the Executive Power’s concentration and warned Morena against repeating the mistakes of former dominant parties, PRI and PAN, when they were in power.
- Moreno’s Response: PRI leader Alejandro Moreno responded with strong accusations, calling Morena a “criminal cartel” and comparing them to dictatorships in Venezuela. He claimed Morena was destroying the country and violating human rights.
- Attempt to Disrupt Session: After his speech, Moreno and PRI senators left the chamber briefly, returning with megaphones and banners to attempt disrupting the Congress session.
Reactions and Key Quotes
In the midst of the chaos, Morena supporters responded with chants like “It’s an honor to be with López Obrador” and “It’s an honor to be with Claudia today.” The PT bench continued to shout, “Alito the thief, you’re going to face deputy removal” and “Alito the trickster, you’re going to jail.”
Eventually, Morena’s senator Geovanna del Carmen Bañuelos from the PT managed to regain control of the session, stating that those who had lost public trust and votes were speaking out of desperation.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who are the main figures involved in this political conflict?
A: The central figures are Senator Alejandra Barrales from Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) and PRI leader Alejandro “Alito” Moreno. - Q: What were the main accusations made during the session?
A: Barrales accused ruling parties of enabling Executive Power’s concentration, while Moreno called Morena a “criminal cartel” and compared them to dictatorships in Venezuela. - Q: How did the PRI attempt to disrupt the session?
A: After his speech, Moreno and PRI senators left the chamber briefly, returning with megaphones and banners to attempt disrupting the Congress session.
