a debate on mexico city congress Lawmakers pulled hair, punched and pushed each other on the podium in a brawl on Monday after an opposition protest against the city’s transparency body caused chaos.

Video from the chamber showed the altercation turning violent within seconds, with lawmakers attacking each other while others stood back and filmed the melee.

Reuters reported that the fight broke out during a debate over the disbandment of the Mexico City Transparency Institute.

The confrontation began when one woman grabbed the other woman’s hand, prompting the other woman to yank her hand away and poke her in the stomach with her elbow.

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A debate in Mexico City over the city’s transparency institute erupted into a chaotic brawl, with lawmakers pushing, punching and filming each other, forcing the meeting to be moved. (Mexico City Congressional Handout)

The scuffle escalated as the first woman retaliated by hitting her in the back and then grabbing the other woman’s hair.

A man came in and tried to let go of her hand, but more lawmakers rushed forward, and pushing and shoving swept across the podium.

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A debate in Mexico City over the city’s transparency institute erupted into a chaotic brawl, with lawmakers pushing, punching and filming each other, forcing the meeting to be moved. (Mexico City Congressional Handout)

Saw several women Pushing and grappling Bystanders held up their phones to record the chaotic scene.

Opposition National Action Party MPs take over parliament parliament podium Protests against the measure are at the center of the debate.

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The occupation of the podium was triggered by the opposition accusing the ruling party Morena of violating an agreement to establish a new transparent body.

The meeting broke down as the shouting escalated and rival groups clashed inside the chamber.

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The session was eventually suspended and moved to another location so lawmakers could resume deliberations, local media reported.

Reuters contributed to this report.