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Claudia Sheinbaum Groping Incident Sparks National Debate

Claudia Sheinbaum Groping Incident Sparks National Debate

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a formal complaint against a man who groped and attempted to kiss her during a public walk in Mexico City, an incident that has reignited national debate over gender-based violence and women’s safety in the country.

The attack, which occurred Tuesday near the capital’s historic center, was caught on video and went viral before many social media platforms removed it. The footage shows a man grabbing Sheinbaum as she greeted the public between meetings, touching her chest and attempting to kiss her before a staff member intervened.

Speaking on Wednesday, Sheinbaum condemned the assault …