Can a $29 Billion Train Through the Jungle Boost Mexico’s Economy?
After three years of construction and controversy, Mexico’s $29 billion Tren Maya megaproject is set to open on Dec. 15. Mexican officials say the project will kickstart the Yucatan’s economy—but environmentalists and economists alike say the costs may be too high. Photo Illustration: Alexandra Larkin
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