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Morena disciplinary case in Puebla escalates

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Puebla state deputies Nayeli Salvatori and ~~Graciela~~ Grace Palomares, members of the ruling Morena party, were recorded making disparaging remarks about older ~~men.~~ men, describing them as “smelling like a trunk” and “rotting.” The comments triggered social‑media backlash and accusations of age‑based discrimination. Morena’s national president Ariadna Montiel ordered the party’s internal Commission for Honesty and Justice (CNHJ) to open a disciplinary investigation, suggesting possible suspension or expulsion of and a ban from running as Morena candidates in the ~~legislators.~~ 2027 elections. Both deputies issued public apologies, and the Puebla governor expressed support for the party’s stance while emphasizing respect for older adults. ~~The CNHJ moved~~ On 6 August 2026 the ~~case forward from admission to evidence‑gathering and~~ National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) issued a ~~hearing where the lawmakers can defend themselves. Party representative Alfonso Bermúdez Ruiz explained that, if the CNHJ decides to apply article 132 of Morena’s internal regulations,~~ formal condemnation, classifying the ~~deputies could be barred from running~~ statements as ~~Morena candidates in~~ hate speech and ageism and calling on the ~~2027 elections.~~ Puebla Congress to adopt stricter ethical codes. The ~~investigation remains ongoing, with potential~~ CNDH’s pronouncement adds pressure to the CNHJ’s ongoing evidence‑gathering and hearing process. Potential sanctions remain under article 132, ranging from suspension to expulsion.

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