Claudia Sheinbaum's Approval Increases

Rising Popularity of Sheinbaum
Tense Relations with Trump
Concerns About Security and Organized Crime in Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recorded an approval rating of 81% at the end of her fourth month in office, according to a poll by El Financiero.

This figure marks an increase from 78% in December, with her current disapproval rating at 15%, compared to 18% the previous month.

The survey also addressed the relationship between Sheinbaum and United States President Donald Trump, who took office on January 20th.

52% of respondents view the bilateral relationship as «unfavorable,» while only 31% consider it «favorable.»

Claudia Sheinbaum’s Approval Increases

#EncuestaEF Solidarity with Sheinbaum against Trump: 81% approval for the President in her fourth month of government. https://t.co/9yadqceo7n pic.twitter.com/hpgwpvktgd

– Alejandro Moreno (@almorenoal) February 4, 2025

Additionally, 47% of Mexicans believe that relations with the U.S. are «bad or very bad,» compared to 31% who rate them as «good or very good.»

One of the most concerning issues is Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products.

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The survey, conducted before the conversation between the two leaders on this topic, revealed that 56% of Mexicans see it as «very likely» that the United States will implement these measures, nearly identical to the figures from December.

Furthermore, 69% believe that the imposition of tariffs would «greatly» affect Mexico.

Tension with Donald Trump

President Claudia Sheinbaum closed her fourth month in office with an 81% citizen approval rating, as revealed by the latest national survey from @Elfinanciero_mx pic.twitter.com/kdbe8bdlvj

– David García MX (@columnistax) February 4, 2025

Regarding the mass deportations driven by Trump, 79% of those surveyed expressed «high or moderate» concern, while 21% indicated they are «little or not at all» worried.

This is significant since Mexican migrants make up nearly half of the 11 million undocumented individuals in the U.S., and their remittances account for 4% of the Mexican economy.

Security was also a key point in the survey. In January, 78% of Mexicans perceive the situation as «bad or very bad,» up from 68% in December.

In this context, 44% of respondents believe Sheinbaum has handled the problem «well,» while 45% rate her performance as «poor.»

However, when it comes to organized crime, 69% of those surveyed think the president is addressing it «poorly,» while only 25% believe otherwise.

The study also focused on Sinaloa, a state experiencing a wave of violence since September 2024 due to clashes between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel, Los Mayos, and Los Chapitos, showcasing insecurity in Mexico.

In the region, 88% of respondents rated security as «bad or very bad,» according to EFE.

The telephone survey was conducted between January 8-14 and 23-27, involving 900 adults nationwide, with a margin of error of 3.3%.