Mayan Train Project Under Fire for Endangering Wildlife: Greenpeace

Greenpeace Mexico has revealed that the Mayan Train project is spending significant funds on controlling wildlife, including endangered species, which they label as 'harmful fauna'. The control measures include the use of syringes, anesthetic, tranquilizer dart rifles, nets, traps, and even rockets to deter the animals. The environmental organization claims that these measures are taken to reduce the potential risks posed by these animals to the operation of the train, which is having a profound effect on the biodiversity of the Mayan Jungle.

Greenpeace has highlighted that these practices not only involve the forced relocation of animals, including endangered species such as the jaguar, tapir, deer, and spider monkey, but also the potential death of those that get hit on the train tracks. Beyond the direct impact on wildlife, Greenpeace emphasizes that the construction of the Mayan Train has resulted in the deforestation of over 10 million trees and the fragmentation of natural habitats in the Yucatan Peninsula. This has made it more difficult for key species to move freely, which is crucial for maintaining ecological balance.

This situation has created obstacles that hinder the breeding and foraging of animals like the jaguar. Greenpeace has filed complaints with the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (Profepa) to investigate the project's contract and impose penalties if violations of environmental laws are found. The organization is also urging the public to join in the efforts to protect the Mayan Jungle and its diverse species.