Man arrested for inappropriate behavior with Mexican president at public event
The incident highlights the growing problem of harassment against women in Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum had an unpleasant incident in Mexico City when a man tried to touch her in an objectionable manner and kiss her on the neck during a meeting with her. Security officials arrested the man shortly after the incident.

The incident took place near the presidential palace on Tuesday while Sheinbaum was meeting with her supporters. In a viral video on social media, a man can be seen approaching her, placing his arm around her shoulder and touching her waist and chest while also trying to kiss her. Security officials immediately intervened and pushed the man away.

According to reports, the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, President Sheinbaum showed restraint, spoke to the man in a civilized manner, agreed to be photographed, and patted him on the back as he left.

The incident prompted a strong response from the Ministry of Women and other government officials. “We strongly condemn what happened to the president,” Minister Sutali Hernandez said on the social media platform X. “It is essential to end such masculine behaviors that normalize unwanted intrusions into women’s private space,” she added.

The incident highlights the growing problem of harassment against women in Mexico. According to the United Nations women’s agency (UN Women), 70 percent of women aged 15 and older in Mexico have experienced sexual harassment at least once in their lives.