The Morena bloc in Mexico City's Congress expressed solidarity with President Claudia Sheinbaum after a street harassment incident. A man approached without restrictions and kissed her on the neck as she walked to the SEP. Lawmakers condemned the act as misogyny and called for respect toward her position.
On Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum left Palacio Nacional on foot toward the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), where several people approached to greet her. At one point, a man drew near without any restriction, positioned himself to her left, placed his hand on her neck, kissed her neck, and began touching her without consent. The incident lasted five seconds until Ayudantía staff intervened.
The Morena parliamentary group in Mexico City's Congress issued a statement of solidarity with Sheinbaum, rejecting the harassment she suffered in public. The deputies and lawmakers stated that the president has the bloc's absolute support and demanded respect for her investiture and integrity as a woman. 'We reject this attitude of misogyny and harassment, amid the President's outreach to citizens,' they indicated in the communiqué.
The event took place during a routine outing by Sheinbaum, highlighting vulnerabilities in personal security for public figures in open settings. No further details on the aggressor or immediate legal actions are reported, but Morena's rejection emphasizes the need to protect women in positions of power.