Mexico takes action to combat sexual abuse after president publicly groped

"The shocking public groping of Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has prompted rapid political action to tackle sexual abuse, as well as public debate on how best to address the problem, which is widespread across the country. Citlalli Hernandez, Mexico's secretary for women, presented a presidential plan to confront the issue, which would include actions such as ensuring prison sentences for sexual abuse across Mexico, encouraging women to report incidents, and training prosecutors and other officials on how to handle the matter."

"The plan follows a public groping incident in which a seemingly drunken man tried to kiss the Mexican leader and reached for her breasts while she was walking down a street in Mexico City. The incident was captured on video and provoked outrage among Mexican women. The fact that even the president could face such an assault brought national visibility to an issue that affects millions of Mexican women every day."

A public groping of President Claudia Sheinbaum triggered a presidential plan to confront sexual abuse across Mexico. The plan proposes ensuring prison sentences for sexual abuse, encouraging women to report incidents, and training prosecutors and officials to handle cases. A public awareness campaign is planned for public spaces, workplaces, schools, and public transport to prevent violence against women. Officials aim to reassure women that they are not alone and to increase reporting. National statistics indicate seven out of 10 Mexican women aged 15 and up have experienced violence, with high numbers of harassment complaints and femicides.

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