Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, experienced an unsettling incident while walking near the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City. The event occurred on Tuesday when a man approached her as she greeted citizens. He attempted to kiss her and made unwanted physical contact.
Sheinbaum reacted quickly, stepping back and allowing a team member to intervene. This incident took place as she returned from an official event at the Secretaría de Educación Pública, located close to the Zócalo, the heart of Mexico City.
Man Arrested for Harassing President Sheinbaum
By Tuesday evening, news emerged that the man had been arrested by state police. He was subsequently handed over to the Fiscalía de Investigación de Delitos Sexuales, the agency responsible for handling sexual crimes.
Response from Government Officials
In the wake of this disturbing event, several organizations and officials voiced their condemnation. The Secretaría de las Mujeres, along with Federative Women’s Offices and leaders from the Gender Equality Commissions in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, released a statement addressing the incident.
- The statement emphasized that no woman in the country is exempt from experiencing sexual harassment.
- It reiterated the ongoing efforts to combat such issues in Mexico.
- Government officials highlighted the need for change to protect women’s rights and safety.
This incident has brought attention to the broader issue of sexual harassment that women face daily in Mexico, prompting renewed discussions on safety and policy reforms.
