Man gropes Mexican President Sheinbaum throughout public stroll in stunning video

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum determined to press expenses in opposition to a person who was seen groping and attempting to kiss her whereas she was on a brief stroll in Mexico City on Tuesday.

In a put up on X, Sheinbaum mentioned she would "evaluation the laws in order that this crime is punishable in all 32 [Mexican] states."

In a video accompanying the put up, she remarked that "if this will occur to the president, what can we count on for all of the younger girls in our nation?"

Sheinbaum, 62, was seen in a video that has since gone viral talking with locals when a person approaches the president from behind and places his arms on her physique earlier than leaning towards her face. The Mexican president later described the person as being "completely drunk."

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Within the video, Sheinbaum, who is instantly and visibly startled, turns towards the person and gently pushes his arms away, whereas managing to keep up a stiff smile.

A authorities official is seen within the video rapidly stepping in to separate the 2 because the president backs away. The person was then led off as onlookers watched in disbelief.

The incident reportedly passed off as Sheinbaum was strolling between Mexico’s Nationwide Palace and the Schooling Ministry.

Mexico Metropolis Mayor Clara Brugada introduced Tuesday evening that the person had been arrested, The Related Press reported.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum attends a press convention on the Nationwide Palace in Mexico Metropolis on Nov. 3, 2025. (Henry Romero/Reuters)

Whereas talking at her every day information convention on Wednesday, Sheinbaum framed the second as symbolic of a broader challenge dealing with Mexican girls.

"That is one thing I skilled as a woman , however it's one thing that every one girls in our nation expertise," she mentioned.

When addressing the video of the incident, Sheinbaum mentioned posting it was "fully unethical and immoral."

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President Claudia Sheinbaum introduced a plan to launch a marketing campaign to teach males on respecting girls's rights. (Raquel Cunha/File Photograph/Reuters)

Within the wake of the incident, Sheinbaum introduced a plan to launch a marketing campaign to teach males on respecting girls's rights.

"This is a matter of dignity for girls and of recognizing our rights," she mentioned. "We've got printed a girls's rights booklet, and that is linked to that. It is a matter of defending all Mexican girls."

Sheinbaum, who took workplace in October 2024 as Mexico’s first female president , emphasised that the incident wouldn't deter her from partaking instantly with residents.

"We can not distance ourselves from the individuals," she mentioned. "That might be to disclaim the place we come from and who we're."

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Earlier than turning into president, Sheinbaum was head of presidency of Mexico Metropolis till 2023.

Fox Information Digital has reached out to Sheinbaum's workplace for remark.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

Emma Bussey is a breaking information author for Fox Information Digital. Earlier than becoming a member of Fox, she labored at The Telegraph with the U.S. in a single day staff, throughout desks together with international, politics, information, sport and tradition.