Overview
- He headlined Barcelona’s guest-of-honor delegation at the Guadalajara International Book Fair, packing a widely covered press conference.
- He paused his ‘Mil jóvenes’ conversation when outside noise from those unable to enter made it untenable, then resumed after organizers restored order.
- He reiterated that he ended large-scale touring in 2022 but rejects the idea of full retirement, framing his presence at the fair as proof of ongoing activity.
- He said artificial intelligence does not frighten him, emphasizing concern over how it is used, and spoke about migration, democracy and the Mediterranean’s humanitarian toll.
- He reaffirmed Mexico as a home forged during his 1976 exile as crowds and security limits underscored the intense demand to see him at the Juan Rulfo auditorium.