Overview
- The incident occurred Tuesday in Mexico City’s historic center as she walked from the National Palace to the Education Ministry.
- Video shows a man approach from behind, put an arm around her, touch her chest and hip, and attempt to kiss her before a staffer stepped between them.
- She said the man appeared very drunk; authorities arrested him and later linked him to additional harassment reports in the area that day.
- She condemned outlets for publishing images of the assault, calling Reforma’s use of them re‑victimization and requesting an apology.
- She will maintain close public engagement despite scrutiny of her light security detail, and she is pushing legal reforms and education campaigns to strengthen protections for women.