Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Sues Man for Harassment

‎Mexico’s President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has filed a formal complaint against a man accused of harassing her during a public appearance on Tuesday — an incident she described as “an assault on all women.”

‎Authorities confirmed that the man was arrested overnight and is currently being held by the Sex Crimes Investigation Unit.

‎The disturbing encounter happened on November 4, when Sheinbaum was greeting supporters in the Zócalo area. Viral footage showed the suspect pushing through the crowd, groping her, and trying to kiss her before one of her aides, Juan José Ramírez Mendoza, quickly intervened.

‎The shocking video sparked widespread outrage online, fueling fresh debates about women’s safety and harassment in public life. Police later revealed that the suspect may have harassed two other women earlier that day.

‎Speaking on Wednesday, Sheinbaum, who made history as Mexico’s first female president, said she decided to press charges not just for herself but for all women facing similar abuse.

‎“I chose to file this complaint because what happened to me happens to many women in this country. No man has the right to cross that line,” she said.

‎Sheinbaum also revealed that this was not her first experience with harassment. In 2021, while serving as Mayor, she publicly recalled being harassed on public transport at age 12 and later by a university professor.

‎Tuesday’s incident has raised serious concerns about the president’s security, especially following the recent assassination of a local Mayor at a public event. Despite the risks, Sheinbaum has continued the policy of not using a Presidential Guard, a unit dissolved in 2018.

‎Security experts warn this leaves her vulnerable, as she currently relies only on a small team of aides for protection. But Sheinbaum insists she won’t distae herself from citizens.

‎“We can’t stay far from the people — that’s not who we are,” she stated.

‎Meanwhile, the Secretariat for Women, part of her administration, condemned the assault, emphasizing that closeness to the public should never justify harassment.

‎“These acts of violence must not be normalized. Reporting them is vital for justice and cultural change,” the agency said.

‎The case continues to generate strong reactions nationwide, underscoring the ongoing struggle against gender-based violence in Mexico.