U.S. Favorability in Mexico Favorable Unfavorable
The image of the U.S. has rebounded somewhat since the passage of Arizona’s controversial immigration bill in April 2010, but it remains far more negative than it was prior to the law’s enactment. Currently, a slim majority (52%) of Mexicans hold a favorable view of the U.S., while 41% express a negative opinion.
A year ago, 56% had a favorable view of the U.S., but those who were interviewed before Gov. Jan Brewer signed the Arizona measure into law on April 23, 2010, offered far more positive opinions than those interviewed following the law’s enactment; 62% of those interviewed April 14-20, 2010 rated the U.S. favorably, compared with just 44% of those interviewed May 1-6, 2010. In 2009, nearly seven-in-ten Mexicans (69%) expressed a positive attitude toward the U.S.
U.S. Favorability in Mexico  | Favorable Unfavorable  | 2010  | 62  | 52  | 48  | 44  | 41  | 27  | Pre-Arizona  | Post-Arizona  | 2011  | law  | law  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER Q3a 