Sheinbaum's Approval Rating Falls Below 50% for the First Time

A new poll showed President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval rating dipping below 50% for the first time since taking office, as concerns mounted over falling purchasing power amid rising prices. The decline comes as Mexico's economy shows signs of strain — GDP growth stagnated and investment fell through 2025-2026 — even as Sheinbaum publicly projected an economic rebound in the second half of 2026, citing anticipated 'better indicators' from July through December. Analysts linked the erosion in approval to pocketbook concerns rather than security or foreign policy, which have remained relative strengths for her administration.