Inaugurations Galore: The Week in Infrastructure

This week, inaugurations were in order: Sinaloa inaugurated the Santa Maria Dam, a project addressing water challenges, clean energy promotion, and irrigation enhancement. Meanwhile, Line Z of the Interoceanic Train was inaugurated in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, linking the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans as an alternative to the Panama Canal.

President López Obrador also inaugurated the first phase of the "Agua Saludable para La Laguna" project in Lerdo, Durango, aiming to supply 200 million m3 of water annually for 30 years, addressing health concerns related to arsenic.

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Santa Maria Dam Inaugurated

Sinaloa celebrated the inauguration of the US$569 million Santa Maria Dam, a project addressing water challenges, promoting clean energy, and enhancing irrigation across 24,250ha. Benefiting 430,000 inhabitants, the dam is expected to generate 30MW, marking a milestone in Sinaloa's water management plan for sustainable development.

Line Z of the Interoceanic Corridor Inaugurated

President López Obrador inaugurated Line Z of the Interoceanic Train in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. The first phase of the corridor is complete, with plans for ongoing modernization and development hubs. The 308km project links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, providing an alternative to the Panama Canal. 

First Phase of La Laguna Project Inaugurated

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador inaugurated the first phase of the "Agua Saludable para La Laguna" project in Lerdo, Durango. This initiative aims to supply 200 million m3 of water annually for 30 years, benefiting approximately 2.2 million inhabitants in nine municipalities across Coahuila and Durango. The project addresses health concerns related to arsenic in the water, prioritizing the population's well-being, especially children and young people, and is expected to be completed by March 2024.

Grupo México Acquires 60% Stake in US-Mexico Rail Transport Firms

Grupo México Transportes, a subsidiary of Grupo México, has purchased a 60% stake in the Gulf of Mexico Rail Ferry Holdings and Rail Ferry Vessel Holdings, bolstering its role as a leading cargo transport company in the US-Mexico region. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval. This move comes amid a slowdown in cross-border trade due to the closure of two railway border crossings by US authorities, reallocating resources to address increased migration.

Liberty Networks and Gold Data Join Forces to Enhance Subsea Connectivity in Latin America

Liberty Networks has partnered with Gold Data to integrate their subsea systems, GD-1 and LN-1, offering two diverse routes with the shortest latency from Mexico to the United States to enhance connectivity between key data hubs in Mexico City, Queretaro, the United States, Colombia, and Panama. The project is set to be operational by the second half of 2026.