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Why Mexico’s 29B Train Megaproject Is So Controversial WSJ Breaking Ground
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Mexico’s $29 billion Tren Maya megaproject is set to open on Dec. 15 after 3 years of construction and controversy. The 950 mile-long tracks could enrich the region by ferrying 8,000 passengers a day from Cancun to Tulum to Merida. Mexican officials say the project will kickstart the Yucatan’s economy—but what are environmentalists and economists saying? • WSJ explains what the Maya Train says about Mexico’s drive for growth and the costs that come with it. • Chapters: • 0:00 The Maya Train • 0:49 Why Mexico is building • 2:50 The cost to the people • 4:35 The cost to the government • 4:59 The cost to the environment • Breaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs. • #Mexico #Megaprojects #WSJ
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