Mexico's President Sheinbaum Calls for Tougher Sexual Harassment Laws After Attack
President Claudia Sheinbaum was assaulted while greeting supporters near the presidential palace on Tuesday, highlighting Mexico's ongoing issues with women's safety.
The Incident
While walking to a public event in Mexico City, Sheinbaum, 63, was approached by a drunken man who put his arm around her shoulder, touched her hip and chest, and attempted to kiss her neck. A member of her security team intervened and removed the man.
President's Reaction and Legal Actions
Initially confused, Sheinbaum stated,
“This person approached, completely intoxicated (...) it wasn't until I saw the videos later that I realized what had really happened.”
The man was subsequently arrested and charged with harassment, a crime recognized in Mexico City and about 20 other states, according to the president's office confirmed to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Call for Legal Reform
On Wednesday, November 5, Sheinbaum urged for sexual harassment to become a nationwide criminal offense, addressing the broader risks faced by women across Latin America.
Summary
Claudia Sheinbaum's attack spotlights Mexico's challenges with protecting women, prompting her call for stronger, nationwide sexual harassment laws.
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