Sexual harassment is a serious crime that can result in more severe legal consequences, including detention. Unfortunately, there are individuals who take advantage of the crowds during peak hours in public transportation to harass women. Due to the lack of change in the attitude of these aggressors, passengers have chosen to expose and report these acts to the corresponding authorities.
In a recent report, a user documented how an exhibitionist harassed a woman on line 6 of the Metro in Mexico City. This city has laws that punish sexual harassment in public transportation, defining actions such as lewd looks, obscene comments or gestures, non-consensual touching, and exhibitionism. Fines for harassment on the Metro can vary according to the severity of the offense and the circumstances of the case, demonstrating that sanctions are not limited solely to financial penalties.
The Metro of Mexico City is one of the busiest transportation systems in the country, used daily by millions of citizens to travel to different places in the capital and the State of Mexico. Users are taking measures to inform and report inappropriate behavior in public transportation, such as the case of an intoxicated person caught performing obscene acts in a wagon.
In situations of harassment on the Metro, some internet users have urged to request police support to apply the corresponding sanctions to the aggressors. It is vital to remember that sexual harassment in public transportation refers to any unwanted sexual behavior that causes discomfort, humiliation, offense, threat, or intimidation to the victim. It is important to promote a safe and respectful environment in transportation modes to ensure the well-being of all users.
