Mayan Train Might Connect With Central American Countries

Railway connection projects in Central America aim to replicate the potential benefits of the Mayan Train in Mexico. According to leaked conversations between authorities, it is unclear when the Suburban Train project will receive more resources. In addition, the extension of the Elevated Trolleybus from Ermita to Iztapalapa requires most of the local government’s budget.

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Central America to Connect Railway with Mexico’s Mayan Train

The construction of the Mayan Train has created high expectations regarding the development of Mexico’s southeast, since the project is intended to foster tourism in the area and transport goods. Some Central American countries believe that they could also benefit from the train and are developing projects to form links.  

Suburban Train Expansion Received Only 8 Percent of Budget

It has been almost a year since the beginning of the construction of the Suburban Train’s extension to the Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA). In this context, leaked documents suggest that the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) is concerned about the amount of resources the project has received since the ministry considers this to be less than expected. 

State of Mexico Focuses Budget on Chalco-Santa Martha Trolleybus

The public debt of the State of Mexico is mostly spent on the construction of the new Chalco-Santa Martha trolleybus. The project will connect several municipalities in the state with Mexico City, making it one of the key public mobility projects for the inhabitants of the eastern part of the Valley of Mexico. 

Mexico’s Government Proposes Alicia Bárcena as Head of IDB

President López Obrador nominated Alicia Bárcena Ibarra as the Mexican candidate to head the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB). With this move, Mexico is the first country that expressed its will to head one of the most important regional financial institutions. 

Oracle, TELMEX to Build Second Oracle Cloud Region in Mexico

Oracle and TELMEX agreed on a strategic alliance that will provide Mexican organizations with enterprise-grade performance and security and powerful data, analytics, and multi-cloud capabilities. Both companies announced a second Oracle Cloud Region in Mexico that will implement Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. 

Mota-Engil to Become a Major Railroad Developer in Mexico

Portugal-based railroad company Mota-Engil is consolidating its position as a major railroad developer, as it might finish 2022 with three important railway projects in Mexico that go from the construction of an interstate train to a local railway system. Along with other companies, Mota-Engil aims to reactivate the railway industry in the country.