Screenshot of Andrea Noel discussing her sexual assault with El Universal. The attack took place in broad daylight in the district of Condesa, a trendy spot frequented by foreigners and tourists. As Noel was walking, the assailant came up from behind, pulled down her underwear, and lifted up her skirt before running away. After regaining her composure, Andrea sought out store owners in the surrounding area to ask if they had captured images of the assault on their security cameras.
After obtaining the videos, Noel went to the authorities to report what had happened and then shared this video on Twitter:. Women should be able to walk safely. If anyone recognizes this moron, please identify him. VICE News published a statement in which they condemned the attack, saying:.
Here at VICE we believe that it is critical to establish a constant dialogue on the gender violence that is experienced in this country, and this is certainly a reflection of the daily persistence of this phenomenon within Mexico.
Upon learning the facts, the members of VICE Media have expressed their support personally and we are also working on comprehensive coverage that contextualizes the phenomenon of discrimination and sexual abuse in Mexico.
In an interview with Mexico's El Universal TV, Noel commented that it was not the first time that she was a victim of crime in the Mexican capital and that in the past prosecutors have pressured her not to formalize her complaints.
