Morena deputies rebel against Monreal for forcing them to attend Congress

Ricardo Monreal's decision to eliminate hybrid sessions in the Chamber of Deputies sparked a wave of discontent among Morena legislators. Several deputies pointed out that the measure limits their ability to attend to commitments in their districts and affects the flexibility of their legislative work.

During the caucus meeting in the Aurora Room of the San Lázaro legislative palace, the deputies emphatically expressed their rejection. Shouts of “Noooo” and comments of frustration marked the reaction to the news that plenary sessions will be entirely in-person for the remainder of the year, according to the agreement reached by the Political Coordination Board (Jucopo).

Monreal announced that those who do not attend in-person sessions will receive cumulative salary deductions that will be deposited into a fund whose purpose has not yet been determined. The measure aims to control participation and reduce abuses of the virtual format, where legislators have been documented holding sessions from bars, airports, beaches, or while playing padel.

Deputy Sergio Mayer reminded everyone that Morena holds an absolute majority and could reverse the decision, sparking a tense exchange with Deputy Coordinator Dolores Padierna, who called for consistency and warned against the misuse of power. The discussions reflected a strong internal polarization and discontent among legislators.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Monreal stressed that all deputies must assume legislative responsibility and warned that sanctions will be applied for both in-person and virtual absences, seeking to guarantee participation in key debates and greater control over attendance.

The next three weeks will be crucial with in-person sessions addressing extortion reform, the National Water Law, the ban on vaping, and the 2026 Federal Expenditure Budget. Monreal emphasized that the measure guarantees comprehensive debates and direct participation.