When Claudia Sheinbaum was elected as Mexico’s first female president, many voters hoped the historic moment would mark the beginning of the end of the machismo culture that has long permeated Mexican society.

Thirteen months later, Sheinbaum was groped on the street by a constituent — a stark reminder that, despite her efforts, Mexico still has far to go to ensure equality and safety for women.

The assault on Tuesday has ignited a national conversation about harassment, abuse and violence that women continue to face. Across television, social media and homes, women expressed indignation that not even the president was safe — and resignation that nothing would change.

Sheinbaum voiced the question many were asking: “If this can happen to the president, what’s going to happen to all the

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