“Maya Train Controversy: Archaeological Sites Damaged!”

Historian Felipe Echenique has reported significant damage to archaeological sites and heritage remains in section 7 of the Maya Train area, stretching from Bacalar to Escárcega. He has brought these concerns to the attention of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and its director, Diego Prieto.

Echenique has highlighted that many of the archaeologists working on the ground are interns, a fact he finds astonishing. He has also raised concerns about the nature of the salvage operations, as archaeological remains are legally considered national assets. He has criticized the INAH for not adhering to regulations and allowing heritage destruction.

Echenique has called on fellow archaeologists and specialists to voice their concerns to the authorities, including the president, in order to protect national heritage. He believes that the Maya Train project is being prioritized over the preservation of the institution's actions, a decision he attributes to the will of a despot.