Morena National Committee Dismisses Zacatecas Youth Leader for Physically Assaulting Woman During Mexico Victory Celebrations

The national leadership of Mexico's ruling party, Morena, has removed Jaime Castillo Castillo from his position as the youth commissioner for the Zacatecas state chapter. The decision comes after Castillo was identified in a viral video appearing to assault a female driver during post-match celebrations for Mexico's national soccer team.

The incident occurred Wednesday night in the historic center of Zacatecas. As fans celebrated Mexico's victory over the Czech Republic, a car was swarmed by a crowd. The driver, attempting to escape the throng, accelerated, prompting Castillo to reach into the car window and strike her, according to reports and the video footage.

Morena's National Executive Committee issued a statement Friday, declaring Castillo's dismissal an act of responsibility and congruence. The party emphasized its unwavering commitment to its founding principles and stated, "there is no place in Morena for any form of violence, much less for conduct that violates the integrity, rights, and dignity of women."

This action by the national committee also supports the measures taken by Morena's Zacatecas branch. The party stressed that holding a party position requires adherence to the values that define their movement, ensuring that actions align with the principles of the "Fourth Transformation," a political project championed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.