Presidential Approval and the Recall Referendum in Mexico

The recall referendum known as "consulta de Revocación de Mandato" scheduled for April 10th has at least two features that clearly play in favor of President López Obrador: on one hand, the official question wording yields extra points to the President compared to a simpler and more balanced wording for recall and to the more conventional presidential approval question. On the other hand, the opposition’s strategy of demobilizing angry voters is likely to give the President an even more favorable outcome, in a way that the referendum’s result may not reflect the actual weight of citizen voices for and against the President. Let me explain.

What do you think of it so far? Voters rate Amlo's Mexico 'transformation', Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Mexicans Vote Whether President Should Stay or Go

Mexico President Lopez Obrador wins recall vote amid low turnout

Mexican president poised to win historic, polarizing referendum on his rule

AMLO's Nationalist Agenda Loses Steam After Defeat in Mexico Congress - Bloomberg

Presidential Approval and the Recall Referendum in Mexico

Mexican presidential recall referendum wins enough support: poll body - Digital Journal

Mexico's López Obrador declares victory in recall referendum

Mexicans vote on whether president stays or goes

Mexico's Democracy Is Crumbling Under AMLO

Mexicans vote on recall of president, an effort he asked for - Times of India