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Sheinbaum's approval rating holds at 68% in August poll, ahead of predecessors

President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating remained at 68% in August 2026, according to El Financiero's poll, ahead of her predecessors.

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El Financiero's August 2026 national poll reported President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating at 68%, nearly unchanged from December 2025's 69%. [1] Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented her second report to the nation, stating that the country is doing well. [2] El Financiero's poll showed social programs as the strongest area of President Claudia Sheinbaum's government with 64% favorable opinions, followed by economic management at 50%. [3] Negative opinions on public safety rose from 61% in July 2026 to 76% in August 2026, the highest level in President Claudia Sheinbaum's presidency, according to El Financiero's poll. [4] A majority of the population perceives a level of insecurity that remains high despite security gains. [5] The administration faces criticism for an economy that is growing very slowly. [6] The administration is currently facing corruption scandals involving its own officials. [7]
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  1. El Financiero's August 2026 national poll reported President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating at 68%, nearly unchanged from December 2025's 69%. · Mexico News Daily
  2. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented her second report to the nation, stating that the country is doing well. · El Universal
  3. El Financiero's poll showed social programs as the strongest area of President Claudia Sheinbaum's government with 64% favorable opinions, followed by economic management at 50%. · Mexico News Daily
  4. Negative opinions on public safety rose from 61% in July 2026 to 76% in August 2026, the highest level in President Claudia Sheinbaum's presidency, according to El Financiero's poll. · Mexico News Daily
  5. A majority of the population perceives a level of insecurity that remains high despite security gains. · El Universal
  6. The administration faces criticism for an economy that is growing very slowly. · El Universal
  7. The administration is currently facing corruption scandals involving its own officials. · El Universal
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