Politics · Mexico · 2 hrs ago
Senator Alejandro Murat checks text while recalling Benito Juárez quote
Morena senator Alejandro Murat struggled to recall a famous quote during a speech in Mexico’s Senate.
The line is attributed to former president Benito Juárez, who was born in Oaxaca, Murat’s home state.
It says that respect for the rights of others, among individuals and nations, is peace.
Murat checked the text to continue his speech.
The moment drew attention on social media, where users noted his connection to Oaxaca.
The available account gives no further details about what happened after the speech.
Morena senator Alejandro Murat checked the text of a speech after struggling to recall a famous quote by Benito Juárez.
The quote was: “Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz”.
Murat consulted the text and then continued his speech in the Senate plenary.
The moment drew attention on social media, where users noted that Murat is from Oaxaca, Juárez’s home state.
- Who
- Senator Alejandro Murat.
- What
- He struggled to recall a Benito Juárez quote and consulted the text before continuing his speech.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- In the Senate plenary.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Speaker
- Alejandro Murat
- Office
- Senator
- Party
- Morena
- Quote
- Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz
- Location
- Senate plenary
- State
- Oaxaca
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Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz