Mexico City lawmakers throw punches and yank hair in heated congress brawl over transparency institute

Fox News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Greg WehnerDecember 17, 2025 at 03:50 AM

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A debate in Mexico City's congress turned violent on Monday when lawmakers physically fought over a proposal to dissolve the city's transparency institute. The brawl erupted after opposition National Action Party members occupied the podium to protest what they claimed was a broken agreement by the ruling Morena party regarding the creation of a new transparency body. Video footage showed lawmakers shoving, punching, and pulling hair. The session was suspended and moved to a different location to allow deliberations to continue.

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Morena 60% National Action Party 70% Mexico City ×280%

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