Mexican President’s Approval Rating Drops to New Low Over Economic Record
- President at 56%, dipping below 60% for first time: Financiero
- Disapproval of his handling of economy rises to 65% in poll
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest point since he took office amid concerns over his handling of the economy, according to one poll.
AMLO, as the president is known, saw his approval rating drop to 56% in June, from 60% in May, according to a survey published Wednesday by El Financiero. Only 20% of respondents approved of how he’s dealing with economic issues and 65% disagreed, according to the survey.