# Mexican legislative altercation between Morena and PRI

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexican-legislative-altercation-between-morena-and-pri
> Updated: 2026-08-12T14:18:00.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2.

A physical and verbal altercation occurred between Mexican federal deputies Arturo Ávila of the Morena party and Carlos Eduardo Gutiérrez Mancilla of the PRI during a session of the Permanent Commission at the Senate of the Republic.

The confrontation, which took place in the Patio del Federalismo, escalated from a handshake to shoving and grabbing. During the incident, Gutiérrez Mancilla accused Ávila of being a “spokesperson for the narco” and a “nanny for the narco-regime.” Ávila responded by calling Gutiérrez Mancilla a “lackey of Alito,” a reference to PRI national president Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas.

This clash is rooted in broader political disputes regarding the potential removal of Moreno’s legal immunity, or “desafuero.” During a press conference related to this matter, Ávila accused Moreno of corruption, alleging investigations into patrimonial damage of approximately 83 million pesos and properties valued at over 500 million pesos. In response to these allegations, the PRI has denounced death threats against Moreno and accused the government of political persecution.

In a related development concerning investigations into Moreno’s administration, authorities in Campeche arrested Carlos Alberto Medina Hernández, the former director of Social Communication. Medina Hernández is accused of embezzlement involving the alleged diversion of 36 million pesos through shell companies to the broadcaster Mayavisión. The investigation also involves Luis Antonio Espinosa Campos, a contractor reportedly connected to Moreno’s brother.

## Claims

- Arturo Ávila responded to the insults by calling Mancilla a 'porro de Alito' (a follower/henchman of Alejandro Moreno). (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Arturo Ávila alleged that Alejandro Moreno faces investigations for illicit enrichment and a potential removal of immunity (desafuero). (corroborated by 9 sources)
- Carlos Gutiérrez Mancilla accused Arturo Ávila of being a spokesperson for organized crime and a 'narco spokesperson'. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Carlos Alberto Medina Hernández, former director of Social Communication for the Campeche government, was arrested for alleged embezzlement. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Investigations suggest a scheme involving shell companies was used to divert 36 million pesos to the broadcaster Mayavisión. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Arturo Ávila claimed the alleged patrimonial damage related to investigations against Moreno amounts to 83,005 million pesos. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Ávila stated that the value of properties allegedly linked to Moreno could exceed 500 million pesos. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- President of the Chamber of Deputies Kenia López Rabadán called for political civility following the physical altercation between the legislators. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Mexican Senate legislators clash over Alejandro Moreno investigations

Mexican legislators Arturo Ávila (Morena) and Carlos Mancilla (PRI) engaged in a physical altercation in the Senate over the potential removal of immunity for PRI leader Alejandro Moreno.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-deputies-arturo-vila-and-carlos-gutirrez-mancilla-clash-at-senate

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2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arturo-vila-and-carlos-benavides-face-political-scrutiny-and-legislative-roles

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