Worries abound that Mexico's Maya Train will destroy jungle

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The Maya Train is a $20 billion dollar project envisioned by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The 1,500 kilometers of rail will pass through unique ecosystems, including the limestone formations filled with freshwater known as cenotes along the Mayan Riviera. This raised a wave of criticism and lawsuits last year that got international attention and temporarily halted the work.

Published 4 months ago · México D. F., Mexico

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Worries abound that Mexico's Maya Train will destroy jungle

The Maya Train is intended to drive economic development to some of Mexico's poorest areas, in part by bringing up to three million tourists each year.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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USA Today

Mexico: worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle

A major rail project in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is intended to drive economic development to some of the country’s poorest areas but scientists and environmentalists worry that the project will hurt unique ecosystems nearby. (Feb. 3)

4 months ago·United States

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Worries abound that Mexico’s Maya Train will destroy jungle

CALAKMUL BIOSPHERE RESERVE, Mexico (AP) — Miguel Ángel Díaz walks slowly so his footfall on dry leaves doesn’t drive away what he's trying to find in this dense forest of seeded breadnut and sapodilla trees.

4 months ago·United States

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In Mexico, worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle

A major rail project in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is intended to drive economic development to some of the country’s poorest areas, in part by bringing up to three million tourists each year

4 months ago·United States

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In Mexico, worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle

By TERESA DE MIGUEL Associated Press CALAKMUL BIOSPHERE RESERVE, Mexico (AP) — Miguel Ángel Díaz walks slowly so his footfall on dry leaves doesn’t drive away what he’s trying to find in this dense forest of seeded breadnut and sapodilla trees. Coming to a small wetland, a sign warns: Beware of the crocodile. Díaz, a tourist guide, shines a laser pointer at a woodpecker and a toucan, and then moves it over to the blue tail of a Yucatecan jay. He…

4 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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In Mexico, worry that Maya Train will destroy jungle

CALAKMUL BIOSPHERE RESERVE, Mexico (AP) -- Miguel Angel Diaz walks slowly so his footfall on dry leaves doesn't drive away what he's trying to find in this dense forest of seeded breadnut and sapodilla trees. Coming to a small wetland, a sign warns: Beware of the crocodile.

4 months ago·Canada

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