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November 6, 2025

Mexican President Sheinbaum Presses Charges After Being Groped by a Man
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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.
bq. 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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