Background on Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum is the current head of government in Mexico City, serving as the successor to former mayor and now President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. A prominent figure in Mexican politics, Sheinbaum is a member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party and has been instrumental in shaping policies for Mexico City’s development, infrastructure, and social programs.
Approval Ratings and Demographics
In May, Claudia Sheinbaum’s average approval rating reached an all-time high of 70.4% since taking office, marking an increase of 8.9% compared to October 2024. The Mitofsky survey for El Economista reveals that women rated her higher (72.2%) than men (68.9%). Younger citizens, specifically those aged 18-29, and individuals with lower educational attainment (high school or less) also gave her better ratings of 73.6% and 74.8%, respectively.
Approval Ratings by Occupation
The survey results indicate that out of twelve occupational categories, eight showed an increase in approval ratings from April to May, while four experienced a decrease. The unemployed segment saw the highest increase of 3.5%, followed by teachers with a 3.4% rise and farmers with a 2.3% improvement.
Approval Ratings by Federal Entity
Out of Mexico’s 32 federal entities, 18 reported an increase in approval ratings for Sheinbaum, 13 showed a decrease, and Oaxaca maintained its rating at 82.6%, the highest in the country.
Sinaloa registered the lowest approval rating at 50.9%.
Key Concerns
Of the 41,183 respondents, insecurity was identified as the primary concern, with 61.2% citing it as a significant issue—a 5.9% increase from September 2024, the last month of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration. Furthermore, 80.7% of respondents perceived corruption as either “much” or “regular.”
Economic Perceptions
Regarding the economic situation, 36.8% of respondents believed it remained unchanged, while 33.1% saw improvements, and 28.9% perceived it as worsening. The remaining 1.2% did not respond.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? Claudia Sheinbaum is the current head of government in Mexico City, succeeding former mayor and now President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. She is a key figure in Mexican politics and a member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party.
- What is her current approval rating? In May, Claudia Sheinbaum’s average approval rating reached 70.4%, the highest since taking office.
- Which demographics rate her highest? Women, younger citizens (18-29), and those with lower educational attainment rated Sheinbaum higher than other demographics.
- What are the main concerns of Mexico City residents? Insecurity is the primary concern, with 61.2% of respondents citing it as a significant issue. Corruption is also perceived as a major problem by 80.7% of respondents.
- How do residents perceive the economic situation? 36.8% of respondents believed the economy remained unchanged, while 33.1% saw improvements and 28.9% perceived it as worsening.
