From empty party to an all-night stadium bash, a Mexican teen’s 15th birthday goes viral
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Isela Anali Santiago Morales dances during her 15th birthday party at a stadium in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, organized by the community after her father's social media appeal drew support following her first sparsely attended party. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos)A stylist prepares Isela Santiago Morales for her 15th birthday party, organized by the community after her father's social media appeal drew support following her first sparsely attended celebration, in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos)Isela Santiago Morales, who works with her family collecting PET bottles, sorts recyclables at the municipal dump in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos)Isela Santiago Morales rides for her 15th birthday party at a stadium in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, organized by the community after her father's social media appeal drew support following her first sparsely attended party. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos)Confetti falls over Isela Santiago Morales during her 15th birthday party at a stadium in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, organized by the community after her father's social media appeal drew support following her first sparsely attended celebration. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos)
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Isela Anali Santiago Morales dances during her 15th birthday party at a stadium in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, organized by the community after her father's social media appeal drew support following her first sparsely attended party. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos)
