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They only surveyed 900 people nationwide; irregularities in the surveys

'National' surveys only ask 900 citizens, in an evident lack of representation of the population

In recent hours, President Claudia Sheinbaum's approval ratings have been much talked about. Most of the public opinionaccepts the results without question, however, there are also irregularities hidden there.

The recent polls reflect a high approval of President Sheinbaum, reaching up to 82% according to Enkoll. These figures have caused skepticism in various sectors of Mexican society, where a palpable discontent is perceived on social media and in everyday conversations.

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Only 900 people are surveyed nationwide.

One of the main concerns lies in the methodology used by polling firms. The survey by El Financiero, for example, surveyed only 900 people nationwide. Surveying so few people has been subject to criticism due to the lack of population representativeness.

Additionally, pollsters have faced accusations of manipulating results in exchange for funding, which calls into question the impartiality of their studies.

It is worth mentioning that in social media polls, there is a wide debate around the approval of the leftist. However, the majority disapproves of her management in security, anti-corruption efforts, and economy.

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Pollsters have been accused of favoring their donors | La Derecha Diario

Even Marcelo Ebrard sued Sheinbaum for altering polls.

Meanwhile, Marcelo Ebrard's team denounced in September 2024 the existence of operations called "Centinelas". These operations allegedly aimed to influence Morena's internal polls in favor of Sheinbaum.

According to these accusations, brigades were deployed to promote her image in areas where the surveys would be conducted, which could have biased the results.

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Marcelo Ebrard had also accused Sheinbaum of manipulating surveys | La Derecha Diario

The lack of transparency in sample selection and the over-representation of beneficiaries of social programs generate doubts about the authenticity of the results.

Without detailed information about who was surveyed and how many people participated, it is difficult to assess the validity of these studies.

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Citizen perception reflects a different reality.

Insecurity and violence are consolidated as the main concerns of Mexicans, with 53% of respondents pointing to them as the country's most serious problems.

This disconnect between official figures and popular sentiment raises questions about the true acceptance of Morena's government.

Pollsters must adopt transparent and representative methodologies to accurately reflect public opinion. Only then can it be trusted that the high approval rates reported correspond to a tangible reality and not an evident media construction.

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