Key National Projects Face New Challenges

The Federal Superior Auditor (ASF) found that some sections of the Mexico-Toluca Train project suffered irregularities and deficiencies. The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT)  will suspend its systems until 2023 to prevent malicious software from spreading. In addition, Mexico City authorities said that the expansion of the trolleybus line will be ready in 2023.

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ASF finds Irregularities at Mexico-Toluca Train Construction

ASF reported several irregularities at the construction of the Mexico-Toluca Interurban Train, a key federal project that the government intends to kickstart in 2024. According to ASF, SICT did not appropriately supervise the awarding of a contract to a company that delivered a project with flaws regarding design and cost. ASF also found that for the construction of the Zinacantepec section, SICT authorized excess payments of US$2.14 million.

SICT to Suspend Its Systems Until 2023

More than a week after SICT reported a cyberattack on one of its servers, it announced that there was no damage done to its systems. What is more, the server’s data remains safe. Nevertheless, the ministry will now suspend its systems as a preventative measure.  

Elevated Trolleybus to Be Expanded

Mexico City’s Mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum said that with the aim to ensure the right to accessible mobility solutions, the government will expand the recently-inaugurated trolleybus line that goes from Mexico City’s UNAM to the Constitucion de 1917 metro station. According to Sheinbaum, the expansion will connect Mexico City’s east and west, as well as allow users to travel to Mixcoac, a common destination for users near the collapsed Metro Line 12, , which is still being renovated.

Cuban Materials Needed on The Mayan Train

President López Obrador announced that the government will probably buy ballast from Cuba for the construction of the Mayan Train. The government recently acknowledged the logistical challenge of completing the project by 2023, especially since the tons of ballast needed are not available in Mexico. Previously, the National Defense Ministry (SEDENA) said the government needed some 200,000m3 of ballast to complete the project.  

Puerto Escondido: Attractive for Real Estate Developers

As Oaxaca is becoming an important tourist destination, real estate developers are more willing to invest in the state, mainly in Puerto Escondido, its most visited place. The government of Oaxaca foresees that tourism will create an economic benefit of over US$871.5 million and is expected to reach 5.3 million visitors in 2022. Amid this development, real estate developers are catching on to the trend.