PRI president Alito Moreno delivered a fierce address to Congress, accusing Morena of corrupting institutions and preparing reforms to suppress political opposition.
Mexico City — In a session that quickly turned confrontational, Alejandro “Alito” Moreno, president of the PRI, delivered a forceful critique of the ruling party, accusing Morena of dismantling democratic institutions and attempting to impose authoritarian rule. Speaking from the Congress tribune, Moreno said, “Morena is not governing for the people. They are using institutions to consolidate power, persecute opponents, and silence dissent.”
Moreno’s speech began with a direct condemnation of the judicial reform, which he described as a move to control the courts. “Judges, ministers, and magistrates are being selected not for their integrity, but for their loyalty to Morena. Justice in Mexico has been assassinated,” Moreno warned. The statement drew immediate reaction from the ruling party, with deputies shouting and trying to interrupt him, but Moreno persisted.
The PRI leader also addressed the impending electoral reform. He characterized the proposal as a deliberate attempt to eliminate political competition and entrench one-party rule. “Morena wants to install a dictatorship from the ballot box. They aim to dominate all institutions, silence all opposition, and control the country completely,” he said, reinforcing that the PRI will vote against the initiative.
Observers noted that Moreno’s unflinching language — calling Morena legislators “narcopoliticians” — was a deliberate strategy to connect with citizens concerned about corruption and criminal influence in politics. By framing the debate in moral and institutional terms, Moreno elevated his critique beyond partisan politics.
For citizens observing the confrontation, Moreno’s message was clear: the PRI intends to act as a guardian of democracy. “We are not here to negotiate with corruption. We are here to defend the Republic. History will judge those who stand by and those who act,” Moreno said, leaving no doubt about his commitment to resisting authoritarian measures.
As legislative debates intensify in the coming weeks, Moreno’s speech stands as a warning to the government and a call to the public. The PRI’s opposition, under his leadership, promises to challenge every effort to undermine pluralism and to defend the independence of the judiciary and democratic institutions.
