Background on Claudia Sheinbaum and Her Relevance
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is the current Head of Government (equivalent to Mayor) of Mexico City, serving since October 2024. As the first female president of Mexico’s capital, she has been actively involved in various policy-making decisions and initiatives aimed at improving the city’s infrastructure, public services, and overall quality of life for its residents. Her approval rating, as measured by Mitofsky for El Economista, provides insights into public perception of her performance.
Approval Ratings Breakdown
In June, nine months into her term, Claudia Sheinbaum’s average citizen approval rating reached 70.1%. This represents a slight decrease of 0.3% from the previous month but an increase of 5.6% compared to the start of the year and a significant improvement of 8.6 points since she assumed power.
Gender and Age Divide
- Women: Approve of Sheinbaum’s performance at 72.1%, compared to men’s approval rate of 67.7%.
- Younger Supporters: Citizens aged 18-29 show the highest support (74.6%), while those over 50 express slightly less enthusiasm (65.5%).
Educational Background Influence
Approval ratings vary based on educational attainment:
- Higher Education: 55.6% approval among those with university or higher education.
- Secondary Education: 73.8% approval among those with secondary education or less.
Political Affiliation Support
Sheinbaum’s approval among political party lines shows:
- PRI Supporters: 52% approved of her performance in June, up from 40% in May.
Occupation-Based Support
Approval ratings differ based on occupation:
- Homemakers: Highest approval at 74.5%.
- Business Owners: Lowest approval at 46.4%, marking a 6.5% decrease from May.
Public Concerns
According to the survey, the primary concerns among Mexico City residents are:
Security
40.2% of respondents believe that security has worsened, while 36.4% think it has improved, and 21.8% perceive no change.
Economy
39.1% of respondents believe the economic situation remains unchanged, 33% think it has improved, and 27.2% say it has worsened.
