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Sheinbaum Presses Charges After Street Groping, Suspect Arrested

She signals a drive to standardize harassment laws nationwide.

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.