Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said she feels secure with her ayudantía and declared that nothing will happen to her despite recent criticism of her protection.
- She clarified that those accompanying her are presidential aides rather than the Security Cabinet, and said a National Guard vehicle sometimes follows at a distance as part of protocol.
- Sheinbaum stated she heeds recommendations from the security, defense and navy secretaries and would boost protection or adjust plans if CNI/SNI intelligence indicates elevated risk.
- Following the harassment near the historic center, she filed a criminal complaint and authorities detained a man linked to the case.
- The episode fueled online debate over whether she should adopt stronger professional security, with some coverage describing the incident as a minor offense in a country confronting severe attacks on officials.