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Mexican President Sheinbaum Presses Charges After Being Groped by a Man

HeadlineNov 06, 2025

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped by a man as she was interacting with citizens on the streets of Mexico City. Video of the incident shows a visibly drunk man trying to kiss her neck and embrace her from behind, as she removes his hands and turns to face him. The man was later arrested. Here’s President Sheinbaum explaining why she decided to press charges.

President Claudia Sheinbaum: “And no, I repeat, this is not about being the president, although if this happens to a president walking down the street, then what happens to other young women? So we cannot let it go as if it were nothing. So, yes, I filed a complaint. It’s a written petition submitted to the attorney general of Mexico City, and I will meet with her to sign it formally before the public prosecutor, without privileges, because we cannot let this pass. This is about women’s dignity and the recognition of our rights.”

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