What changed
2026-08-05 01:03 UTC → 2026-08-05 06:57 UTC ·
added
removed
Recent A July 2026 El Financiero surveys confirm that poll shows President Claudia Sheinbaum’s approval rating remained unchanged at 67 percent in July 2026, unchanged from June, while percent, with disapproval held at 33 percent. The polls note a peak of 72 percent Public confidence in February following the killing of cartel leader El Mencho. Support for her social‑support programs stays relatively strong, with 63 percent approval, and more than half of respondents (55 percent) view her presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final positively. By contrast, government’s security, anti‑corruption and anti‑crime efforts receive low marks: performance remains low, with only about one‑fifth of the public approves of the government’s performance in approving these areas (15‑21 efforts (around 21 percent). Sheinbaum announced reiterated her stance on the construction of new hospitals in Oaxaca, including a 700‑bed regional health centre. She also addressed criticism from international stage, telling U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting Mexico’s friendship with all nations Trump that Mexico “is a friend to everyone” and defending national sovereignty, and later sovereignty. She clarified that recent U.S. visa revocations affecting Mexican governors are personal matters, not political decisions. 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. popularity despite steady approval levels.