Mexico Launches $50 Billion 'Maya Train' to Boost Tourism in Cancún and Yucatan Peninsula

Mexico has opened the $30 billion military-run 'Maya Train', a new railway project aimed at boosting tourism in the Cancún region. The train, which spans 1,470 kilometers, will connect popular tourist destinations such as Cancún, Tulum, and Palenque, and is expected to transport around 8,000 passengers per day. The project has faced criticism from environmentalists and indigenous communities, who argue that it could harm the region's delicate ecosystems and cultural heritage.