Mexico City to Meet 2024 ESG Goals: The Week in Infrastructure

This week, authorities report significant advances on Sections 5, 6, and 7 of the Mayan Train, which are expected to be finished by February 2024. Meanwhile, a Mexican deputy presented an initiative for a Port Compensation Fund for Road and Railway Infrastructure to foster investment and support states hosting vital deep-sea ports.

In other news, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) unveiled a microsite focusing on municipal infrastructure, aiming to foster informed decision-making and enhance connectivity across municipalities in Mexico.

Ready? It's time for the Week in Infrastructure.

Mayan Train Report: Advances on Sections 5, 6, and 7

The third stage of the Mayan Train, covering Sections 5, 6, and 7, is expected to be completed by February 2024, as these sections report significant advances in their electrified tracks, viaducts, and complementary works. Nearly a month after its inauguration, Oscar Lozano, Director General, Mayan Train, says that the train transports 800 passengers daily. 

Deputy Proposes State Fund to Support States with Major Ports

Mexican Deputy Riult Rivera proposed an initiative to establish a Port Compensation Fund for Road and Railway Infrastructure. The initiative aims to boost investment and support states hosting crucial deep-sea ports. The proposed fund is expected to comprise 10% of customs revenue from states handling a minimum of 2 million containers annually.

IFT Launches Municipal Infrastructure, Digitalization Microsite

The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) introduced a microsite that offers accessible and interactive data on digitalization and infrastructure across municipalities in Mexico. This initiative seeks to empower the public and aid policymakers by providing specialized information for informed decision-making, allowing for the overall improvement of connectivity.

Mexico City Achieves 98% of Environmental Goals in Five Years

Five years after launching the Environmental and Climate Change Program (PACC), Mexico City’s Ministry of Environment (SEDEMA) announced that 98.5% of the goals set for 2024 have been achieved. According to SEDEMA, the implementation of PACC 2019-2024 has resulted in an annual reduction of 2.17 million t of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), which is equivalent to planting and maintaining 5.5 million pine trees over fifty years. 

Mexico's Conservation Milestone: 20 New Protected Areas

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) in Mexico has designated 20 new sites as Natural Protected Areas (ANP), bringing the total number of ANPs to 225. Of those, 43 were established under the current administration.