Government Seeks To Avoid Future Accidents in theat AICM

After several incidents and serious deterioration of facilities, the government will deal with AICM’s Terminal 2 to prevent further damage. CMIC argues that the involvement of SEDENA in key projects is not only affecting the construction industry but also the government’s finances. In addition, the organization UMAI considers that its participation in key national projects could bring cost savings and shorter execution times. Despite the southern Mexico’s abundance of raw materials, the lack of appropriate infrastructure increases industrial activity costs, says CONCAMIN.

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AICM’s Terminal 2 Will Undergo Major Restauration

On the back of incidents in the air and a serious deterioration of the facilities, Mexico’s federal government announced major investment in the maintenance of Terminal 2 (T2) of Mexico City International Airport (AICM). Due to maintenance work and airport saturation, the government will also limit flights operating in T2. 

Defense Ministry Is Mexico’s Largest Developer: CMIC

The construction sector is severely affected by the government's preference for military engineers for the construction of key federal projects, a move that according to industry insiders, is not only affecting the sector but also Mexico’s economic recovery, said the Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC). 

UMAI Asks Government for Inclusion in Key Projects

The Mexican Union of Engineering Associations (UMAI) urged the federal government to consider the participation of its members in key infrastructure projects, which according to the organization will bring several benefits to the projects and the country, owing to its ample expertise regarding infrastructure issues. 

Infrastructure: Main Challenge for Southern Mexico’s Industry

The Mexican Confederation of Industrial Chambers (CONCAMIN) considers the southeastern region of Mexico has great industrial potential due to the availability of resources. However, the lack of adequate infrastructure and lingering logistics issues counter the potential benefits this area offers to companies.

Mexico City To Acquire Chinese Buses for RTP System

Mayor of Mexico City Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the city will acquire more units for the Passenger Transportation Network (RTP) system from a Chinese company. The acquisition is part of the mobility plan that the local government has been implementing since Sheinbaum took office. 

Mexico Increases Tourism’s Economic Spillover by 80 Percent

The Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) announced that this year, international tourists spent large amounts of money in Mexico, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, the country continues to grapple with inflation, insecurity and COVID-19 contagions that could prevent it from attracting the optimal number of tourists in 2022.