In a powerful speech at the General Congress, PRI president Alejandro Moreno accused the ruling party of corrupting the judiciary and plotting to consolidate power, warning that democracy is at risk.
Mexico City — Alejandro “Alito” Moreno, president of the PRI, delivered a searing critique of Morena during a session at the General Congress, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary as a tool of political persecution. Moreno called the legislators “narcopoliticians and corrupt officials” whose actions threaten the very foundation of Mexican democracy.
From the tribune, Moreno made it clear that the PRI will resist any attempt by the government to consolidate power unilaterally. “The PRI will never allow Morena to murder democracy or silence the opposition. I will confront them with reason, with law, and with the people,” Moreno said, even as Morena deputies shouted insults and attempted to disrupt his speech.
Moreno’s criticism focused heavily on the recent judicial reform, which he said allows the ruling party to appoint judges, magistrates, and ministers who serve its interests rather than the Constitution. “Justice has been assassinated. What we witnessed is a direct attack on the rule of law, and it will have long-lasting consequences for Mexico,” he warned.
He also highlighted the dangers of the upcoming electoral reform proposed by the government. According to Moreno, the initiative is designed to eliminate political competition, concentrating power in the hands of a single party. “Morena wants to impose a dictatorship through the ballot box. They want a system where only they win, only they rule, and nobody can question them,” he said.
Political analysts observed that Moreno’s speech positioned him as one of the few opposition leaders willing to directly confront the federal government. By labeling Morena legislators as “narcopoliticians,” Moreno aimed to reveal what he described as the party’s ties to corruption and organized crime, highlighting the threat to democracy.
For the Mexican public, Moreno’s intervention signaled a clear message: the PRI intends to defend democratic institutions against authoritarian maneuvers. “This is not a partisan fight. It is a battle for the Republic itself, for the protection of our citizens’ rights and for the future of Mexico,” he concluded, emphasizing that the PRI would oppose the electoral reform in Congress.
Moreno’s speech underscored the growing divide in Mexican politics, signaling that the PRI is prepared to confront the government without fear, and that the struggle for democracy will continue both inside and outside the halls of Congress.
