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Mexican president moves to tackle sex abuse after shock groping

November 08, 2025 00:00:00


Claudia Sheinbaum

MEXICO CITY, Nov 07 (AFP): Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday launched a nationwide drive against sexual harassment and abuse, after shocking video of a man groping her brought the widespread issue into stark focus.

The country's first woman leader presented a plan to ensure prison sentences for sexual abuse across Mexico and to encourage women to report incidents to police.

On Tuesday, the 63-year-old doctor of engineering was accosted as she walked through Mexico City.


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