Overview
- The episode occurred Tuesday on República de Argentina Street as she walked from the National Palace to the Education Ministry in Mexico City.
- Videos show a man approaching from behind, putting an arm over her shoulder, attempting to kiss her and touching her torso before staff intervened.
- Aide chief Juan José Ramírez Mendoza removed the man after a delayed reaction, according to witnesses cited in reports.
- Authorities later identified the suspect as Uriel Rivera, reporting his detention and transfer to sex-crimes prosecutors.
- Women’s Secretary Citlali Hernández publicly condemned the assault, and coverage noted it came hours after Sheinbaum presented her Plan Michoacán for public security.