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Sheinbaum Defends Relying on Aides for Protection After Centro Histórico Harassment

She cites a protocol that escalates protection based on intelligence alerts following the Centro Histórico incident.

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.