Mexico arrests man for groping President Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexican authorities have detained a man accused of groping President Claudia Sheinbaum during a public walk near the presidential palace in Mexico City. The event has reignited national discussion about women's safety and public harassment.
Incident near the presidential palace
The assault took place on Tuesday as Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, was on her way to the Education Ministry. She greeted citizens, shook hands, and posed for photos when a man suddenly approached her from behind.
According to several videos shared on social media, the man placed an arm around her shoulders, touched her chest and hip, and attempted to kiss her before members of her security team intervened and pulled him away. Witnesses said the man appeared to be intoxicated.
"This person approached me completely drunk, I don't know if he was on drugs. It wasn't until I saw the videos that I realized what had really happened,"
— President Claudia Sheinbaum
Legal action and broader reaction
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada confirmed that the man was arrested shortly after the incident. During a Wednesday press conference, Sheinbaum announced that she had filed formal charges, stating that she later learned the same person had harassed other women following the assault.
"No man has the right to violate that space,"
— President Claudia Sheinbaum
Public reflection on women’s safety
The incident has stirred public debate about harassment and the vulnerability of women in public spaces, highlighting ongoing concerns about gender-based violence in Mexico.
Author’s summary: Claudia Sheinbaum pressed charges after being groped in public, sparking renewed focus on women’s safety and societal respect in Mexico.