# Sheinbaum approval steady at 67% as security concerns persi​

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/claudia-sheinbaum-approval-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-08-03T17:00:01.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

A July 2026 El Financiero poll shows President Claudia Sheinbaum’s approval rating unchanged at 67 percent, with disapproval at 33 percent. Public confidence in the government’s security, anti‑corruption and anti‑crime performance remains low, with only about one‑fifth approving these efforts (around 21 percent).

Sheinbaum reiterated her stance on the international stage, telling U.S. President Donald Trump that Mexico “is a friend to everyone” and defending national sovereignty. She clarified that recent U.S. visa revocations affecting Mexican governors are personal matters, not political decisions, and criticized U.S. tariff policy as ineffective for regional growth.

Domestically, she announced plans to reclaim assets seized from drug traffickers once bilateral legal mechanisms permit, and confirmed construction of new hospitals in Oaxaca, including a 700‑bed regional health centre. More than half of respondents (55 percent) view her presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final positively.

Security remains the top public concern, continuing to weigh on her overall popularity despite steady approval levels.

## Claims

- Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating was 67 percent in July 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 55 percent of respondents view Sheinbaum's participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final positively. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Security, anti‑corruption and crime are low‑rated areas of Sheinbaum's administration, with about 21 percent approving the security performance. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Only 15 percent of respondents approve the government's fight against organized crime. (single source)
- Sheinbaum said Mexico is “a friend to everyone” in response to Donald Trump’s criticism. (single source)
- Sheinbaum said visa revocations for Mexican governors are personal matters, not political. (single source)
- Sheinbaum announced construction of new hospitals in Oaxaca, including a 700‑bed regional health centre. (single source)
- Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating fell from 80 percent at the start of her term to 67 percent. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Claudia Sheinbaum's approval steadies at 67% amid security concerns

President Claudia Sheinbaum holds a 67% approval rating, with low security confidence, while asserting Mexico is a friend to everyone, opposing U.S. tariffs, and seeking to reclaim seized drug‑trafficking funds

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/claudia-sheinbaums-approval-stays-at-67-as-insecurity-remains-top-concern

### 2026-07-16: Sheinbaum and Bukele Lead Latin American Leaders' Approval in New Survey

Sheinbaum and Bukele top a Latin American approval poll with 65 % and 67 % favorability respectively, while Venezuela’s interim leader falls to 22 % amid earthquake fallout.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-and-panama-pledge-deeper-cooperation-and-support-panama-canal-neutrality

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