Mexico

Mexico scores 35.5 (Fragile) on the Trust Gap Structural Index and 45.8 (Critical) on the Relational Index, producing a Trust Gap of -10.3 points. The country is classified in the Fragile State quadrant of the Trust Gap framework. Weak institutions and low public trust. Systemic challenges across both pillars. The Structural score of 35.5 reflects governance effectiveness, political stability, rule of law, and economic mobility. The Relational score of 45.8 reflects citizen trust in government, social cohesion, media health, and civic participation. The negative Trust Gap indicates public trust exceeds measurable institutional performance — a pattern associated with legitimacy that may not be fully grounded in institutional quality.