Mexican municipal leaders see varying approval in new rankings

Recent political rankings in Mexico highlight varying levels of approval among municipal leaders. According to the 56th CE Research Ranking of Mayors in Mexico City, Janecarlo Lozano, the mayor of Gustavo A. Madero, has taken the top position with a 65% approval rating. He surpassed Alessandra Rojo de la Vega of Cuauhtémoc, who previously held the top spot for nine months and now sits in second place with 64%.

In a separate Mitofsky ranking for October 2026, Felipe Fernando Macías Olvera, the municipal president of Querétaro, secured third place nationally with a 63.4% approval rating. His score represents an increase from previous months, contrasting with the national average for the 150 mayors included in the study, which has declined to 49.1%.

Other notable mentions in the Mitofsky report include Ana Paty Peralta of Benito Juárez and Carmen Lilia Canturosas of Nuevo Laredo, who both ranked above Macías Olvera. In Mexico City, Clara Brugada maintains a 62.31% average approval rating, while President Claudia Sheinbaum holds a 64.87% average approval.