Overview of the Approval Ratings
The average approval rating for 150 evaluated mayors in Mexico has dropped for the second consecutive month, reaching 45% in April 2025. This represents a decrease of 1.5 points from February’s rating of 46.5%.
Mitofsky Survey Results
According to the bimestral citizen approval survey of mayors conducted by Mitofsky for El Economista, no mayor achieved a “standout” approval rating—more than 60%. Forty-nine mayors received “high” ratings (50% to 59%), 81 were categorized as “medium” (40% to 49%), and 20 were classified as “low” (below 40%).
Top and Bottom Performers
Cruz Pérez, the mayor of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, topped the list, while Juan Manuel Alonso, the mayor of San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, ranked at the bottom.
Visual Aids
The article includes graphs (EE) illustrating the approval ratings and methodology details.
Methodology
Note: The survey was conducted among 95,217 Mexican adults aged 18 and above who own smartphones with internet access.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main topic of this article? The article discusses the recent approval ratings for 150 mayors in Mexico, which have dropped to 45% in April 2025.
- Who conducted the survey? The bimestral citizen approval survey of mayors was conducted by Mitofsky for El Economista.
- What percentage of mayors received high, medium, and low approval ratings? Forty-nine mayors received “high” ratings (50% to 59%), 81 were categorized as “medium” (40% to 49%), and 20 were classified as “low” (below 40%).
- Who are the top and bottom-performing mayors? Cruz Pérez, the mayor of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, topped the list, while Juan Manuel Alonso, the mayor of San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla, ranked at the bottom.
- What is the methodology of the survey? The survey was conducted among 95,217 Mexican adults aged 18 and above who own smartphones with internet access.
