Politics · Mexico · 5 hrs ago
Sheinbaum's approval remains high despite a rise in protests
Mexico City recorded 3,277 protests in 2026, an average of 11 a day and 18% more than in 2025.
The protests involve groups including health workers, transport workers, farmers, teachers and families of missing people, with demands about pay, insecurity, water and healthcare.
Sheinbaum's approval rating remains at 66%, despite the visible public discontent.
Many demonstrations focus on workplace disputes or state-level issues, rather than rejecting the federal government or the president.
Support for Sheinbaum is linked partly to social programs, higher minimum wages and pensions, as well as Morena's appeal to lower-income groups and her response to US President Donald Trump.
But high approval does not necessarily mean effective government, and experts say that public support and the ability to address demands are different things.
The 2027 legislative and state elections will test whether her popularity translates into votes as protests continue to highlight unresolved concerns.
Mexico City recorded 3,277 protests in 2026, an increase of 18% from the previous year, while President Claudia Sheinbaum’s approval remained at 66%.
The protests involve concerns including insecurity, health care, water access and working conditions.
A BBC analysis cited by Infobae said many protests are not directed at the federal government or a general rejection of Sheinbaum.
Analysts linked Sheinbaum’s continued support to social programs, wage and pension increases, Morena’s appeal among popular sectors and her response to Donald Trump’s policies.
The analysis said popularity does not necessarily mean government effectiveness, and pointed to the 2027 elections as a test of electoral support.
- Who
- President Claudia Sheinbaum and protesters including health workers, transport workers, farmers, teachers, feminist groups and relatives of missing people.
- What
- Protests have increased while Sheinbaum’s approval remains at 66%.
- When
- In 2026; the article was published on October 24, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico, including Mexico City and Guadalajara.
- Why
- Protests concern insecurity, health care, water access and working conditions. Analysts said many are not aimed at Sheinbaum or the federal government.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mexico City’s government recorded 3,277 protests so far that year, an 18% increase from the previous year.
Health workers from the IMSS marched in Mexico City to demand higher salaries, better working conditions and infrastructure investment.
Legislative and state elections are expected to show how presidential support translates into electoral preferences.
- Sheinbaum approval
- 66%
- Mexico City protests in 2026
- 3,277 so far
- Change in protests
- Up 18% from 2025
- Average protests in Mexico City
- 11 per day
- Next elections
- Legislative and state elections in 2027
What people are saying
Popularity, which responds to a sociology of charisma and leadership, does not translate into representation or agreements or effectiveness; these are distinct spheres.
Each protest is a world.