Tensions within Puebla’s Morena party surfaced dramatically on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during a regular session at the state Congress. Deputies Roberto Zataráin Leal and Elpidio Díaz Escobar engaged in a heated altercation that escalated to insults and physical scuffles over documents right on the legislative floor.

The incident unfolded as an excerpt from the day’s agenda was being read. Video footage from inside the chamber shows Zataráin approaching Díaz, snatching some papers from him, and uttering the now-viral phrase: “Este güey no sabe leer” (“This guy can’t read”). The confrontation shocked fellow legislators and attendees, marking one of the most intense moments in the current Legislature.

This clash comes amid growing internal debate over a key mobility project championed by Governor Alejandro Armenta: the gradual replacement of mototaxis with Olinia electric vehicles. Just hours before the fight, Díaz publicly expressed doubts about the project’s feasibility, questioning whether the new electric units could adequately meet the transportation needs currently served by mototaxis across Puebla’s municipalities.

Governor Armenta’s administration has announced plans to introduce up to 8,000 Olinia vehicles, with 5,000 aimed specifically at renewing public transport and phasing out mototaxis. To ease this transition, the government proposed subsidizing 20% of the down payment for transport operators acquiring these electric units.

While there is no direct evidence linking the Tuesday altercation to Díaz’s critical statements, the episode highlights emerging fractures within Morena as some deputies begin voicing nuanced positions on initiatives coming from Casa Aguayo.

For those interested, the video capturing the moment is available here: https://x.com/abel_cuba/status/2065122111207645552

This incident underscores the challenges Puebla faces in balancing progressive transport solutions with the realities and concerns of local communities—an essential conversation for anyone invested in the state’s sustainable and inclusive development.