On December 15, 2025, a heated debate over the city’s transparency agency turned violent in the Mexico City Congress. Lawmakers from the ruling Morena party and opposition PAN clashed on the chamber floor, with footage showing shoving, slapping, and even hair-pulling. The session was temporarily suspended as staff and colleagues tried to separate the participants.
According to Fox News, the confrontation began when the members of the right-leaning National Action Party (PAN) deputies occupied the podium to block the debate, protesting plans to dissolve InfoCDMX and restructure oversight functions. After order was restored, the majority proceeded with the vote, while opposition lawmakers staged a walkout in protest.
Political leaders, including President Claudia Sheinbaum and congressional officials, condemned the violence, calling it an embarrassment and a threat to public trust. The incident highlights deep partisan divisions in Mexico City and the intense emotions surrounding controversial reforms.
