A recent national survey conducted by El Financiero indicates that a majority of 65% of Mexicans believe that the electoral reform proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum will provide guarantees for free and fair elections in the country. In contrast, 27% of respondents express concerns that the reform is intended to centralize power within the ruling party, Morena. The survey highlights the divided public opinion regarding the government’s intentions and the potential impacts of the reform on the political landscape in Mexico.

The survey also reveals increasing support for political reform, with the proportion of respondents who consider a political-electoral reform very important rising from 39% to 43% between August and January. Furthermore, the percentage that views the guarantee of free and fair elections as the top priority for electoral reform increased from 57% to 62% during the same period. This suggests a growing public demand for integrity in the electoral process, amidst ongoing concerns about the fairness of elections in Mexico.

When respondents were asked to prioritize between ensuring free elections and reducing election costs, 62% emphasized the importance of guaranteeing free elections, while only 33% focused on cost reduction. This shift in priorities indicates that the electorate is increasingly placing the protection of democratic processes above financial considerations, reflecting a critical moment for the future of democracy in Mexico as the government prepares to propose its electoral reforms.