Reuters Report Highlights Maya Train’s Unmet Promises in Calakmul
A Reuters investigation finds the Maya Train has not brought promised development or water access to Calakmul, Campeche.
Breaking News from Cancun, the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula
A Reuters investigation finds the Maya Train has not brought promised development or water access to Calakmul, Campeche.
Tren Maya reduces fares up to 30%, eliminates foreigner surcharge, and adds new 'Turista Mexico' category.
Two years after opening, the Maya Train faces low ridership and empty hotels, while nearby villages lack basic services.
A crocodile was seen near the Tren Maya railway in Bacalar, raising concerns about wildlife displacement.
Federal authorities seize 4.8 hectares of private land across four states for the Maya Train railway.
A study links Maya Train construction to increased violence, debt, and disappearances of women in Quintana Roo.
Specialists say the Maya Train has devastated communities and ecosystems, contrary to promised benefits.
Valladolid's Hotel & Suites Country launches the first off-station Tren Maya ticket module, offering 24/7 bilingual service.
Environmental groups warn cargo trains on Maya Train route could collapse karst soil and contaminate aquifer.
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered a technical review...
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