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Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Takes Legal Action After Groping Incident

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she is pressing charges against a man who, according to her, was drunk and harassed her during a public event on Tuesday. She described the incident as an assault not only against her but against all women.

“This was an assault on all women,” Sheinbaum said, adding that the man was “completely drunk.”

According to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada, the man was arrested overnight and taken into custody at the Sex Crimes Investigation Unit. The event occurred when an individual broke through a crowd greeting Sheinbaum in central Mexico City and, as captured in viral footage, appeared to grope her and attempt to kiss her.

The confrontation ended when one of Sheinbaum’s senior aides, Juan José Ramírez Mendoza, stepped in. The incident quickly provoked widespread outrage online and reignited debates about harassment and women’s safety in public spaces.

Preliminary police findings suggest the same man may have harassed two other women earlier that day. CNN is working to verify whether the suspect currently has legal representation.

Author’s Summary

President Sheinbaum’s response to the groping incident emphasizes her determination to confront gender-based violence and protect women’s safety in public life.

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