### Luis Donaldo Colosio Reports Gasoline Attack Outside Senate’s Alternate Site
On September 10, 2024, Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas from the Movimiento Ciudadano party reported an assault while walking towards the Senate’s alternate venue, Casa Xicoténcatl. The senator, also a former mayor of Monterrey, Nuevo León, shared a video on his social media revealing that a group of individuals accosted him, with one person throwing gasoline at him, some of which hit his eye.
In the video and during a speech at Casa Xicoténcatl, Colosio Riojas, the son of the late presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta, indicated he was unharmed and forgave his attacker, extending a blessing to them.
The attack occurred just as the Senate was set to discuss a sweeping reform of the Federal Judiciary. José Gerardo Rodolfo Fernández Noroña, the Senate’s president, had called for the session to resume at 7 PM at Casa Xicoténcatl, located in the Centro district of Mexico City. Security around the area was tight, with police forming barricades around the venue.
Protests against the judiciary reform intensified, with hundreds of demonstrators entering the Senate chamber around 4:30 PM. This forced Fernández Noroña to suspend the session indefinitely. The chants of the protesters included, “The Judiciary will not fall!” and “Listen to your people!” They displayed banners and Mexican flags while singing the national anthem.
Earlier, the Senate had given the reform its first reading and started the process for its presentation. However, an intense debate followed, with Senator Agustin Dorantes from the Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) presenting a motion to halt the discussion, calling the reform harmful. The motion was voted down, with 85 against and 41 in favor.
During the session, Fernández Noroña alerted senators of the intrusion by protesters, advising them to leave the chamber for their safety and declaring a recess.
### Additional Coverage on the Incident
Authorities have faced increasing pressure amid escalating protests against the judicial reforms. Hundreds of protesters had swarmed the Senate building, leading to a chaotic scene where debates were halted. The reforms in question aim to change how the judiciary operates, which opponents argue will undermine judicial independence.
In response to the protests, Senate President Fernández Noroña announced that the session would be relocated to Casa Xicoténcatl. Security was significantly heightened, with riot police on standby.
The proposed judicial reforms have sparked widespread public outcry, underscoring deep divisions within Mexico’s political climate. Critics fear the changes could compromise the judiciary’s integrity, while supporters argue they are necessary for modernization and improved efficiency.
As the situation continues to develop, political observers note that the authorities and protesters seem locked in a standoff, with neither side showing signs of backing down.
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This article has been adapted and expanded upon to provide a comprehensive summary of the events outside the Senate’s alternate venue and the broader context surrounding the judicial reform debates. Further updates and analyses will be available as the situation evolves.