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New Lawsuit Against Mayan Train Filed

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Wed, 05/18/2022 - 14:32

The group Organización Nacional de Responsabilidad del Estado (ONRE) filed a lawsuit on Friday against the companies involved in the construction of segments 4 and 5 of the Mayan Train. The lawsuit demands restitution for all environmental damage caused by the construction of the Mayan Train, in the order of US$26 billion. The companies named in the lawsuit include Grupo México and ICA, according to a report from El Economista. 

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Jalisco to Build Line 4 of Light Rail

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AIFA to Receive 100 New Operations

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AMLO Supports Sheinbaum Regarding Line 12

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CIPRO to Upgrade Cutzamala System

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