Why Mexico’s $29B Train Megaproject Is So Controversial | WSJ Breaking Ground
December 18, 2023
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as posted by the channelMexico’s $29 billion Tren Maya megaproject is set to open on Dec. 15 after 3 years of construction and controversy. The 950 mile-long tracks could enrich the region by ferrying 8,000 passengers a day from Cancun to Tulum to Merida. Mexican officials say the project will kickstart the Yucatan’s economy—but what are environmentalists and economists saying?
WSJ explains what the Maya Train says about Mexico’s drive for growth and the costs that come with it.
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Breaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.
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