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81% Support El Mencho Operation; Sheinbaum's Approval Soars

3/7/2026

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Support for the operation that killed El Mencho on February 22 is 81% among Mexicans.
Seventy-six percent view the El Mencho operation as progress in security.
Nearly half believe President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses organized crime more effectively, and 48% cite insecurity as the top issue.
Her approval rating has rebounded to 75% after a security crisis.
Over 80% support electoral reforms to reduce party funding and improve integrity.

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Story summary

Support for the operation that killed El Mencho on February 22 is 81% among Mexicans.
Seventy-six percent view the El Mencho operation as progress in security.
Nearly half believe President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses organized crime more effectively, and 48% cite insecurity as the top issue.
Her approval rating has rebounded to 75% after a security crisis.
Over 80% support electoral reforms to reduce party funding and improve integrity.