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AMLO Marks 72nd Birthday in Palenque With Brief Public Reappearance

Official well‑wishes coincided with unconfirmed talk of a forthcoming book tour.

Overview

  • Celebrations were held privately at La Chingada, his ranch in Palenque, as family members arrived throughout the day.
  • Video from outside the property showed supporters surrounding a white SUV to greet him as he briefly rolled down a window to acknowledge them.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly congratulated him from her morning briefing and on social media, sending a message of recognition to Palenque.
  • Morena figures including party leader Luisa María Alcalde and Mexico City’s Clara Brugada shared birthday tributes on their social channels.
  • Media reports and columns discussed a new book and a possible 2026 national tour, which remain unconfirmed, alongside commentary noting security officials’ vigilance around potential demonstrations.