Fonatur informed that the Mexican consortium Senermex won the bidding to perform the basic engineering studies of the Mayan Train with a proposal of MXN $298,987,654 plus taxes
Mayan organizations released a statement for AMLO’s visit to the Yucatán Peninsula criticizing the colonizing intervention of the government that threatens their autonomy, unity and free will
In addition to the concerns about possible environmental damages with its construction, the Mayan Train could affect archeological vestiges on its path
The train is intended to boost the tourism industry in many of the most culturally and biologically diverse, and sensitive areas in Mexico across the states of Chiapas, Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán
The shrine dates back to the Later Classic Period and could be part of an underground network under Chichén Itzá
Experts have suggested building elevated fauna crossings to mitigate its environmental impact
The train will have an extension of 1,525 kilometers, out of which 95% has right of way
The train will have an extension of 1,525 kilometers, out of which 95% has right of way
According to experts, the Mayan Train could jeopardize cave systems and the jaguar population
90% of Mexican citizens who participated in the referendum support Andrés Manuel López Obrador's 10 major policy proposals