A man reportedly groped the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, and tried to kiss her as she mingled with citizens on the streets of Mexico City.
A video of the incident on Tuesday shows a visibly drunk man trying to kiss the president on the neck and embrace her from behind, as she removes his hands and turns to face him, before a government official steps in and places himself between them.
As the man is steered away, Sheinbaum can be seen smiling stiffly and saying: “Don’t worry.”
State police later confirmed that the man had been arrested, and Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she would press charges, according to a report by The Guardian.
The unsettling moment took place in the capital’s historic downtown, where Sheinbaum was greeting supporters and speaking with residents.
The viral video has prompted widespread criticism and concern. Many users on social media questioned how the country’s first female president could have been left so exposed in a public setting.
One user on X wrote, “She should use this as a good reason to reevaluate her security." Others condemned the man’s behaviour, calling it “disgusting" and demanding his arrest.
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