Mexico's Morena and PRI Clash Over INE Order and Audio Controversy

Morena leader Ariadna Montiel accused PRI leader Alito Moreno of being aggressive and violent, citing his 2022 remarks about journalists being "starved, not shot." She highlighted his inconsistency in now claiming censorship. The dispute follows an INE order for Moreno to remove social media content labeling Morena a "narcopartido." Moreno called this censorship, announced plans to appeal internationally, and claimed the INE favors the ruling party ahead of 2027 elections. In 2022, an audio allegedly featuring Moreno threatened businessman Alexandro Arceo and suggested using job insecurity to silence press. Moreno denied the recording's authenticity, blaming Governor Layda Sansores and Morena for manipulation. Separately, PRI criticized new audience rights guidelines as censorship risks.