As conversations about Mexico’s president often reflect strongly held—and sometimes conflicting—opinions, how can we move beyond anecdotes and political rhetoric? Drawing on Mexico News Daily’s Sheinbaum Index, journalist Travis Bembenek examines President Claudia Sheinbaum’s performance through a data-driven analysis of the issues that matter most.

Using polling, economic indicators, security data, and other key measures, Travis explores how Sheinbaum is performing across several major sectors and why perceptions of her presidency can differ so dramatically among Mexicans, expatriates, and international observers. Which achievements are supported by the data? Where do the numbers tell a different story? And what do these trends reveal about the direction of Mexico as it approaches the midpoint of Sheinbaum’s first term?

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About The Speaker:

Travis Bembenek is the Chief Executive Officer of Mexico News Daily, the country’s leading English-language digital news publication. A lifelong advocate for strengthening understanding between Mexico and the English-speaking world, he has built his career at the intersection of international business, cross-cultural communication, and global engagement.

Bembenek earned his degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where a study-abroad program in Mexico sparked a lifelong connection to the country. That experience shaped both his professional path and his personal mission: to deepen international appreciation for Mexico’s culture, people, and opportunities.

Following university, Bembenek spent more than twenty-five years in international business, holding leadership positions with multinational companies while traveling extensively throughout the world. His work took him to more than fifty countries, but Mexico remained the place to which he felt the strongest connection.

In 2020, Bembenek and his wife made the decision to leave corporate life and settle permanently in Mexico. Soon afterward, they purchased Mexico News Daily, where they lead a team of 75 dedicated to providing thoughtful, balanced, and engaging coverage of Mexican news, politics, business, culture, travel, food, and daily life. Under his leadership, the publication has become an essential source of news and insight for readers around the globe seeking a deeper understanding of Mexico.