Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum groped by man in street, presses charges
Mexico City — A short walk from Mexico’s National Palace to the Education Ministry turned into a disturbing viral incident for President Claudia Sheinbaum when a drunk man groped her in public. The video quickly spread online, sparking national outrage over the harassment and violence faced by women in Mexico.
During her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum confirmed that she had filed charges against the man, stating that the act was more than personal — it was an attack on women everywhere. She urged state governments to revise their legislation and procedures to make it easier for women to report sexual assaults.
“If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?”
Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexican society must deliver a clear message that women’s personal boundaries must be respected. The event has become one of the most visible examples of the everyday harassment women endure across the nation.
Voices from the public
Andrea González Martínez, 27, an employee at the lender Nacional Monte de Piedad, said she has been harassed multiple times on public transportation, once even being followed home.
“It happens regularly, it happens on public transportation. It’s something you experience every day in Mexico.”
Her coworker, Carmen Maldonado Castillo, 43, shared a similar concern after witnessing harassment in the streets.
“It’s not good that men attack us. You can’t walk around free in the street.”
Author’s Summary
This incident involving President Sheinbaum exposes Mexico’s widespread problem of harassment, reinforcing urgent calls for accountability and protection for women’s safety in public spaces.
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