El Mencho operation boosts Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating, but insecurity remains the primary concern

"Now that the crisis has subsided, and buoyed by the operation that led to the death of El Mencho, the most wanted criminal on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, the president has regained ground, reaching a 75% approval rating at the beginning of March, according to an Enkoll poll conducted for EL PAIS and W Radio."

"Despite the improvement in her overall public support, which never fell below a very high average, insecurity and drug trafficking remain Sheinbaum's biggest challenge and the greatest concern for Mexican citizens."

"The two major events of recent months—the military operation against Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho and the electoral reform—both enjoy approval ratings above 80%."

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum experienced approval rating fluctuations throughout 2024 and early 2025. Her ratings declined slightly from summer through December 2024, dropping to 74% during a security crisis marked by the assassination of Uruapan's mayor and Generation Z protests. However, her approval has rebounded to 75% by early March 2025. Two major events drove this recovery: the military operation resulting in drug lord El Mencho's death and electoral reform legislation, both garnering over 80% public support. Despite overall high approval ratings never falling below 71%, insecurity and drug trafficking remain the president's primary challenges and citizens' greatest concerns. Disapproval ratings improved from 24% to 20% during this period.

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