Tensions within Puebla\u2019s Morena party surfaced dramatically on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during a regular session at the state Congress. Deputies Roberto Zatar\u00e1in Leal and Elpidio D\u00edaz Escobar engaged in a heated altercation that escalated to insults and physical scuffles over documents right on the legislative floor. <\/p>\n
The incident unfolded as an excerpt from the day\u2019s agenda was being read. Video footage from inside the chamber shows Zatar\u00e1in approaching D\u00edaz, snatching some papers from him, and uttering the now-viral phrase: \u201cEste g\u00fcey no sabe leer\u201d (\u201cThis guy can\u2019t read\u201d). The confrontation shocked fellow legislators and attendees, marking one of the most intense moments in the current Legislature. <\/p>\n
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, D\u00edaz publicly expressed doubts about the project\u2019s feasibility, questioning whether the new electric units could adequately meet the transportation needs currently served by mototaxis across Puebla\u2019s municipalities. <\/p>\n
Governor Armenta\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n
While there is no direct evidence linking the Tuesday altercation to D\u00edaz\u2019s critical statements, the episode highlights emerging fractures within Morena as some deputies begin voicing nuanced positions on initiatives coming from Casa Aguayo. <\/p>\n
For those interested, the video capturing the moment is available here: https:\/\/x.com\/abel_cuba\/status\/2065122111207645552 <\/p>\n
This incident underscores the challenges Puebla faces in balancing progressive transport solutions with the realities and concerns of local communities\u2014an essential conversation for anyone invested in the state\u2019s sustainable and inclusive development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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