In Mexico, president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum spoke out in defense of the Mayan train project. Qualified it as unique in the world and of great importance for the country
In an event led by president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Sheinbaum highlighted that the Mayan train is a symbol of Mexico’s deep history, and, vindicates the indigenous peoples of the present. She also defended the fact that the development of this project provides labor benefits to Mexican workers, who are participating in its construction.