Alejandro Moreno denounces Morena’s “authoritarian plot” in Mexico’s Congress
During a heated session at the General Congress, PRI leader Alejandro “Alito” Moreno accused Morena legislators of manipulating institutions and warned that Mexico faces the threat of a dictatorship disguised as democracy.
Mexico City — The reception of the federal government’s First Report turned into a political battlefield as Alejandro “Alito” Moreno, president of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), took the tribune to deliver a scathing critique of the ruling party. With fiery words, Moreno accused Morena legislators of transforming Mexico into an authoritarian state, describing them as “narcopoliticians and corrupt officials who are dismantling democracy piece by piece.”
His intervention provoked uproar in the chamber. While Morena’s majority attempted to drown his speech with chants of “Out! Out!”, Moreno stood unshaken. “We will never allow Morena to bury democracy or persecute the opposition. I will confront them with the law and with reason. We are not afraid, and I am not afraid,” he declared.
Central to his accusations was the recent reform of the judiciary, which Moreno described as a fraudulent maneuver to place loyal judges, ministers, and magistrates under Morena’s control. “What happened today marks a turning point: Mexico is in mourning because justice has died at the hands of Morena. This reform is not about strengthening institutions, but about weaponizing them against the opposition,” he warned.
Beyond judicial reforms, Moreno issued a stark warning about the government’s upcoming electoral initiative. He argued that the proposal aims to strip citizens of real political choice and entrench a one-party state. “Make no mistake — Morena’s plan is to install a dictatorship from the ballot box, where only they win, only they govern, and no voice of dissent is tolerated,” he said.
Observers noted that while many opposition figures have chosen to remain cautious, Moreno’s direct accusations highlighted his determination to defend pluralism in the face of growing authoritarianism. His language — calling Morena legislators “narcopoliticians” — reflected not only political confrontation but also an effort to link the ruling party with corruption and criminality.
As the chamber echoed with insults from Morena legislators, Moreno doubled down, promising that the PRI would vote against the electoral reform and mobilize to protect Mexico’s democratic institutions. “We are the guardians of democracy, and we will not allow this authoritarian regime to strip the people of their rights,” he concluded.
For the PRI leader, the fight is not simply partisan politics; it is a battle for the soul of the Republic. His message to the nation was unambiguous: Mexico stands at a crossroads, and only through resistance can democracy survive.
