'He feels very macho to intimidate women'; Alito Moreno criticizes Noroña for political violence against Grecia Quiroz

Alejandro Moreno Cárdenas, president of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), applauded a ruling by the Electoral Tribunal of Michoacán that found Gerardo Fernández Noroña of the ruling Morena party guilty of political violence based on gender against Grecia Quiroz, the mayor of Uruapan.

Moreno Cárdenas asserted on social media that Noroña "feels very macho to attack and intimidate women from the comfort of his narco-party's backing." He described Noroña as "the worst of Mexican politics," stating that his aggression against Quiroz warrants consequences, as no public office justifies humiliating or violating a woman.

"Anyone who doesn't understand that limit doesn't have the stature to represent anyone," Moreno added. He vowed that he would not tolerate politicians like the Morena senator attempting to disrespect women, recalling a past confrontation where Noroña allegedly tried to do so against him. Moreno referred to Noroña as a "rat" who believed himself untouchable but is now facing repercussions.

Conversely, Gerardo Fernández Noroña has declared himself a victim of a media campaign. In a video shared on social media, he announced his intention to appeal the Michoacán Electoral Tribunal's decision. Noroña claims the ruling aims to stigmatize him as misogynistic and prevent his potential candidacy for the presidency of the Chamber of Deputies next year.