AICM Faces Operational Issues Due to Lacking Infrastructure Works

AICM’s management has not prioritized the urgent infrastructure investment the terminal requires to remain functional. The transportation ministry is reallocating resources to develop key projects, like the Mexico-Toluca Interurban Train. In addition, rising costs for construction materials are causing problems for real estate developers.

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AICM Faces Urgent Infrastructure Investment Needs

While the government strives to strengthen the new Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA), Mexico City International Airport (AICM) deals with instability regarding its operation and maintenance (O&M) infrastructure. So far in 2022, no progress has been made in any of the works programmed for this year, even though a budget was already allocated and approved.

SICT Reallocates New Resources to Mexico City’s Mobility Projects

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT) reallocated resources to accelerate the construction and upgrade of crucial transportation projects in Mexico City, including the Mexico-Toluca Interurban Train, a key federal infrastructure project.

Increase in Construction Material Prices Pressures Developers

International factors and logistics issues are driving up costs for key construction materials like cement, sand, gravel and tiles. The costs weigh heavy on the construction industry, which foresees a significant reduction in its profits, as well as higher prices for final consumers.

CMIC and US Embassy Hold Bilateral Infrastructure Forum

In a context where companies are looking to adopt a nearshoring strategy, infrastructure is key to attract foreign investment. To foster a discussion regarding the development of this infrastructure, the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC) and the US embassy in Mexico held a closed-door meeting, gathering Mexican and US entrepreneurs and government representatives. Among the attendees were President López Obrador and directors of some of the government’s key projects.

Mexico City Ranks as Second Most Sustainable Latin American City

In the fifth edition of Arcadis’ Sustainable Cities Index (SCI), Mexico City ranked second among the Latin American cities, just behind Bogota, Colombia. Overall, Mexico City ranked 79th in a list of 100 cities around the world. The index considers three sustainability benchmarks: planet, people and profit.

Mexico City Area Wastes 46 Percent of its Drinking Water

Water shortages are becoming a constant problem in Mexico, as local governments launch programs to reduce its use and improve its supply. Nevertheless, these efforts may not be sufficient due to the lack of adequate water infrastructure. Experts are worried that Mexico City and the State of Mexico could face a same situation as Nuevo Leon’s water crisis, since the capital wastes 46 percent of its drinking water.