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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Groped During Public Walk in Mexico City’s Historic Center

Authorities say the suspect was detained and referred to sex-crimes prosecutors after videos of the assault circulated online.

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.