Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for nationwide criminalization of sexual harassment following an unsettling incident where a man groped and attempted to kiss her. The event took place on Tuesday as Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, was walking to an event near the presidential palace. Videos circulating on social media captured the moment when the man, appearing intoxicated, approached her from behind, placed his arm around her shoulder, and touched her inappropriately while trying to kiss her neck. A member of the presidential security detail swiftly intervened, removing the man from the scene. Despite the violation, Sheinbaum maintained her composure, agreeing to take a photo with the man and even patting him on the back. However, upon realizing that the man continued to harass other women, she decided to file a formal complaint with the police. Authorities later confirmed the man’s arrest. Sheinbaum emphasized the broader implications of the incident during her morning press conference, stating, ‘If they do this to the president, what will happen to all women in our country?’ She announced plans for a government review to ensure that such behavior is classified as a criminal offense across all 32 federal districts, as current laws vary. The incident has also drawn criticism of the president’s security team and highlighted pervasive ‘macho’ attitudes that normalize violations of women’s personal space. According to UN Women, approximately 70% of Mexican women aged 15 and over have experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment in their lives.