Mexico's President Files Complaint After Harassment Incident
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported filing a criminal complaint against a man who groped and attempted to kiss her while she was greeting the public. The incident occurred as Sheinbaum made a short walk from the National Palace to the Ministry of Education.
Details of the Incident and Viral Video
The man, described as very drunk, wrapped his arm around the president, touched her chest, and tried to kiss her. Sheinbaum moved his hands away, and a staff member intervened. A video of the event quickly spread online before some accounts removed it.
"If this happens to the president, what will happen to all the young women in our country," Sheinbaum stated, highlighting the widespread insecurity women face in Mexico.
Context and Security Measures
Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, shared that the experience reflects what many women in the country endure. Although this has raised questions about her security, she emphasized that, like her predecessor Andrés Manuel López Obrador, she prefers minimal security to stay accessible to the public and plans to maintain this approach.
"We have to be close to the people," Sheinbaum said regarding her choice to travel with limited security.
Public Safety Concerns
The incident underscores ongoing issues with machismo and gender-based violence in Mexico. The viral nature of the video brought renewed attention to the personal risks women, including prominent leaders, face regularly.
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