### The Final Days of AMLO as Mexico’s President
The night of September 29, 2024, will be the last President Andrés Manuel López Obrador spends in his 300-square-meter apartment in the National Palace. This marks the end of his tenure as President of Mexico, which began on December 1, 2018. His final official act will be the inauguration of another station of the Maya Train in Chetumal, Quintana Roo.
On Monday, September 30, at 6:00 AM, López Obrador will lead his last security cabinet meeting, followed by his final morning press conference at 7:00 AM from the Treasury Room of the National Palace. Although he will not take questions, he plans to deliver a farewell speech, raffle off his watch, and listen to music performed by invited Veracruz musicians.
Afterwards, López Obrador will unveil his portrait in the Gallery of Presidents. The painting depicts him standing in front of the central balcony of the National Palace, with a ceremonial staff in hand, and a crowded Constitution Plaza in the background.
Later that day, he will participate in a gathering with media representatives and YouTubers who attend the morning press conference. A private lunch in the afternoon may see the attendance of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
The evening will see Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the President-elect, hosting a dinner for heads of state and dignitaries attending her inauguration on October 1. She has announced her intention to reside in the National Palace during her presidency but will give López Obrador and his family time to vacate the premises.
López Obrador is expected to move to his former residence in Tlalpan. On the morning of October 1, he will head to the Chamber of Deputies for the formal handover of the presidential sash to his successor, Claudia Sheinbaum.
### Additional Updates on Mexican Political Transitions
**Sheinbaum Confirms Plans to Live in National Palace**
On September 9, 2024, Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that she plans to reside in the National Palace during her presidency. She noted that she would wait until López Obrador has vacated the premises before moving in. Currently, she resides in a rented apartment, and will continue to do so temporarily. She emphasized the efficiency of living and working in the same location, aligning her plans with López Obrador’s decision to forgo the traditional presidential residence at Los Pinos or Chapultepec Castle.
Sheinbaum also shared that while she has seen the interior of the National Palace from the outside, she has yet to fully explore it. She expressed her commitment to moving in once the transition process is complete.
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– **Safety Measures for Public Figures**: Notable public figure Montserrat Caballero requested a risk assessment to ensure her security.
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