A telephone survey conducted by EL UNIVERSAL revealed that 54% are in favor of extraditing the head of the Sinaloa cartel to the U.S.
Manuel Merino, head of Mexico's extradition office, said that the Mexican government will send a diplomatic note to avoid the execution.
A federal judge admits an appeal against two extradition processes against him.
The U.S. authorities want him for crimes in their jurisdiction.
Juan Pablo Badillo says that "our country must respect national sovereignty."
The boss of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel could be extradited by mid-year.
The Justice Department confirmed that a previous request to extradite the kingpin to the United States still stands.
Tonya Couch, 48, appeared for an extradition hearing in downtown Los Angeles, where she was flown last week after being deported from Mexico.
Tirso Martínez Sánchez is accused of leading a group dedicated to cocaine imports.
Arturo Díaz was arrested on October 20 in Mexico City and sent to the Federal Social Rehabilitation Center No.13 in Oaxaca, awaiting extradition.