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This is Claudia Sheinbaum for Biography Flash. In the past few days, my presidency has been jolted by an incident that has dominated headlines across Mexico and beyond. On Tuesday, as I was walking from Mexico’s National Palace to the Education Ministry in downtown Mexico City, a man, visibly intoxicated, came up behind me, put his arm around my shoulder, inappropriately touched me, and tried to kiss my neck. The incident, caught on video and distributed widely, immediately sparked outrage. According to Le Monde, I described the episode as not just a personal violation but an assault on all women in Mexico, pointing out that if this happens to the president, imagine the risks faced by millions of ordinary women every day. I made the decision to press charges against the man, who was quickly arrested, emphasizing my responsibility to set a precedent for reporting such crimes, especially in a country where, as Firstpost details, nearly 70 percent of women report experiencing harassment during their lifetimes and rates of femicide remain horrifyingly high.
My response has been to call for urgent legal reforms. During my daily press conference, I announced plans for a nationwide campaign that pushes every Mexican state to criminalize sexual harassment—something only about two-thirds currently do. I’m using my platform to demand both greater respect for women’s autonomy and the strengthening of our judicial systems so that all women can safely report assault and harassment.
This attack has inevitably drawn attention to my public security detail and my commitment to remaining accessible to citizens. Despite criticism—from security analysts and political opponents—I have refused to increase my security buffer, insisting, as reported by ABC7, that presidents must remain close to the people. Nevertheless, this stance has sparked debate about the balance between approachability and vulnerability, especially for women in power.
Politically, the fallout has been immediate and intense. ABC News reports that while some rivals and opposition voices expressed support, others openly accused my party of using the groping incident to deflect from recent cartel violence in Michoacán, including the assassination of a popular local mayor. Yet as I told reporters Thursday, my focus will not waver from making Mexico safer for all women. My administration is not just reacting to an incident; we are using it to press overdue reforms and coordinate a unified national response to gender violence.
On social media, the hashtags #Sheinbaum and #NoEsNormal have trended, amplifying both messages of solidarity and the deep societal frustrations around ongoing violence and harassment in Mexico. Some segments question political motives, but most comments reflect empathy, anger, and a call for action.
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