Tren Maya Gets Insurance Against Terrorism and Sabotage for 715 Million Pesos

Mexico City — The Mexican government has purchased an insurance policy worth 715 million pesos to protect the Tren Maya railway system against terrorism and sabotage for a second consecutive year.

The one-year policy, covering Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026, was assigned through a direct award to Agroasemex, a state-owned insurance firm that has previously faced allegations of irregularities.

Under the technical annex for the Tren Maya’s asset protection service, the coverage applies to all sections of the project for physical losses or damage caused by acts classified as terrorism or sabotage while the policy is in force.

Broad Definition of Terrorism

The contract defines terrorism as any act or series of acts involving the use of force or violence by a person or group, whether acting independently or linked to an organization. To qualify, the actions must be driven by political, religious or ideological motives, including an intention to influence a government or create fear among the public.

The policy therefore covers deliberate attacks in addition to accidental damage or maintenance issues.

Agroasemex Selected Again

This is the second consecutive year Agroasemex has received the Tren Maya asset insurance contract through direct assignment. The 715-million-peso premium makes it one of the largest agreements linked to protecting the railway’s infrastructure in 2026.

The direct award is notable because Agroasemex has previously been the subject of scrutiny over alleged irregularities. However, those allegations do not imply that any legal wrongdoing has been established in connection with this contract.

During the policy period, all insured assets are protected against physical loss or damage from the covered risks, according to the contract.