Tensions exploded in Mexico’s Senate after a heated debate on U.S. military involvement in fighting drug cartels. The altercation began after the session ended, when opposition leader Alejandro “Alito” Moreno grabbed Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, slapped him on the neck, and knocked down an aide.
The clash came amid fierce disagreements over allegations that the opposition supported allowing U.S. troops into Mexico — a claim they strongly denied. The incident highlights deepening political divisions over how to handle cartel violence and foreign intervention.
