Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Takes Legal Action After Harassment Incident
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is pressing charges against a man she described as “completely drunk” who harassed her on Tuesday. She called the attack “an assault on all women.”
The incident occurred in Mexico City’s central neighborhood, Zócalo, where a man pushed through a crowd gathered to greet Sheinbaum. Viral footage shows the man touching her breast and attempting to kiss her while bystanders watched.
“An assault on all women.” — Claudia Sheinbaum on the harassment incident
The episode ended when Juan José Ramírez Mendoza, one of Sheinbaum’s top aides, intervened. The man was arrested overnight and is now held at the Sex Crimes Investigation Unit.
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada confirmed the arrest, and police said preliminary investigations connect the suspect to alleged harassment of two other women on the same day.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage online and reignited discussions about harassment and the safety of women in public roles.
Sheinbaum described the man as “completely drunk” and affirmed her commitment to take legal action.
Sheinbaum is Mexico’s first female president, and this incident highlights ongoing challenges women face in public life, even at the highest levels of government.
Summary
The harassment of Mexico’s first female president by a drunk man, followed by swift legal action and public outrage, underscores persistent risks for women in public life and the demand for stronger protections.