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Construction continues on one of Latin America’s largest rail systems—called the Maya Train. The Mexican government is laying more than 1,500 kilom...

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The Environmental Impact of the Maya Train

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Mexico’s Maya Train is under construction now, and slated for completion in December 2023… 1,500 kilometers ​of rail connecting a large array of beach resorts and towns with major archeological sites from the ancient world of the Maya civilization. But the project ​has brought controversy, especially with regard to its potential impact on the environment.

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    Construction continues on one of Latin America’s largest rail systems—called the Maya Train. The Mexican government is laying more than 1,500 kilometers of rails ​across 5 states of southeastern Mexico, including the culturally rich Yucatan peninsula— a region known worldwide for its beach resort...

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