Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is an elf

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Mexico's president posted a photo on his social media accounts Saturday showing what he said appeared to be a mythological woodland spirit similar to an elf.
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador did not seem to be joking when he posted the photo of an "Aluxe," a mischievous woodland spirit in Mayan folklore.

Lopez Obrador wrote the photo "was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding "everything is mystical."

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Lopez Obrador wrote the photo "was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding "everything is mystical." The nighttime photo shows a tree with a branch forming what looks like a halo of hair, and what may be stars forming the figure's eyes. RELATED STORIES Mexico's ex-public security chief convicted in U.S. drug case Worries abound that Mexico's Maya Train will destroy jungle To advance 'North American Idea,' fortify bond between Canada, Mexico, experts say 1st phase of Mexican solar project to be operating in April Mexico president foresees court challenges to electoral law Lopez Obrador has long expressed reverence for indigenous cultures and beliefs. Engineers and workers are in the Yucatan peninsula, constructing a tourist train that is the president's pet project. According to traditional Mayan belief, "Aluxes" are small, mischievous creatures that inhabit forests and fields and are prone to playing tricks on people, like hiding things. Some people leave small offerings to appease them.

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Balloons, earthquakes, aliens, volcanoes, and now elves

Didn’t have elves on my bingo card