In Mexico, President López Obrador inaugurated the Tren Maya, promising prosperity but facing accusations of environmental harm. Operating between Campeche and Cancún, this marks the initial leg of a broader project spanning the Yucatán Peninsula. Initiated five years ago and amid upcoming elections, the project, initially budgeted at $8.7 billion, experienced delays and modifications, with […]
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