Mexico's President Sheinbaum Urges Stronger Sexual Harassment Laws
President Claudia Sheinbaum was attacked while greeting supporters near the presidential palace in Mexico City on Tuesday, highlighting the ongoing issue of women's safety in the country.
Details of the Incident
While walking to a public event, Sheinbaum, 63, was approached by a drunken man who put his arm around her shoulder and groped her hip and chest. He also attempted to kiss her neck before a member of the presidential security team intervened and removed him.
Response and Legal Action
Initially unaware of the full extent of the attack, Sheinbaum had even agreed to take a photo with the man. She later said:
"This person approached, completely intoxicated (...) it wasn't until I saw the videos later that I realized what had really happened."
The man was subsequently arrested and charged with harassment, a crime recognized in Mexico City and about 20 other states.
Call for Nationwide Legal Reform
On Wednesday, November 5, President Sheinbaum called for sexual harassment to be criminalized across all Mexican states to better protect women and address the dangers they face nationwide.
Significance
This incident involving Mexico's first woman president highlights the urgent need for stronger legal measures to ensure women's safety throughout the country.
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