### AMLO Cries During Final “Mañanera”; Says, “Now It’s Really Goodbye”, After Hearing a Song in His Honor
In his last morning press conference out of the 1,438 held, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was moved to tears on September 30, 2024, after hearing a song dedicated to him. The song, written and performed by his wife, Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, recounted his political journey over the past 18 years. A video montage, displayed on the Salón Tesorería screen of the National Palace, deeply touched the Federal Executive Power leader.
The Mexican government shared footage of the event live across multiple social media platforms, showing López Obrador’s emotional reaction. Jesús Ramírez Cuevas, General Coordinator of Social Communication and Spokesperson for the Presidency, introduced the surprise song: “This ‘mañanera’ will end with a surprise for the president, a song he hasn’t heard before, performed by various colleagues. We will also have the Veracruz band Mono Blanco play some pieces dedicated to the president who completes his term today.”
Prior to the conference, López Obrador posted on social media, expressing his reflections on the “mañanera” tradition. “The ‘mañanera’ was intended to inform, clarify, and exercise the right to reply, ensuring no single group dominated all communication,” he wrote.
The president also shared an animation by a user on the social media platform X. The animation summarized his path to becoming the President of Mexico and depicted his eventual retirement to Palenque, Chiapas.
Appearing in the Salón Tesorería around 7:00 AM on September 30, 2024, López Obrador greeted the nation with, “Good morning, stay positive!” He expressed heartfelt thanks to participants of the morning conferences and praised the incoming president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, for continuing this transparent communication approach.
“I cannot leave without saying how much I appreciate the affection from many Mexicans—men and women—I am deeply grateful,” he added. “I dedicated myself to serving the people and I’m very proud and satisfied that we attended to everyone’s needs, giving priority to those most in need,” he emphasized.
Reflecting on his administration, López Obrador highlighted the reduction of poverty and inequality even amidst the pandemic. He mentioned, “We managed to restore economic growth, despite the external financial crisis. Even with limited economic growth, just distribution of wealth and resources improved the living and working conditions of most Mexicans.”
The president concluded his address by expressing happiness about passing the presidential band to a compassionate leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, and commended her respectful collaboration. “I am confident she will do exceptionally well, and our country and people deserve that.”
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### Additional News Update: AMLO Signs Reforms for National Guard and Indigenous Communities
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has signed significant reforms related to the National Guard and the rights of indigenous communities on his last day in office. These reforms aim to solidify the framework for Mexico’s security and enhance the rights and protections for indigenous populations across the nation.
In related developments, the Superior Court dismissed an appeal affecting Joel Blas’s position in Mexicali’s council, and López Obrador announced a decree granting lifelong pensions to victims of the ABC nursery fire tragedy, ensuring their continued support and recognition by the state.
Furthermore, López Obrador expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of soldiers in Sinaloa, emphasizing their courage and sacrifice. The violence in Tijuana also persisted with the recent killing in the Las Fuentes neighborhood, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
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