The Mexican Federal Government declared the expropriation of several properties in the states of Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo to facilitate the construction of the Maya Train freight rail line.
The official decrees, published on December 29 in the Official Gazette of the Federation, transfer 5.03 hectares of land to the company Tren Maya, S.A. de C.V., declaring them to be of public utility for the railway project.
The expropriated lands primarily comprise communal, agricultural, and grazing lands in ejidos (communal landholdings) in Quintana Roo, Yucatán, and Campeche.
The main objective of these new expropriations is to consolidate the development and operation of the Maya Train, declared a strategic project for connectivity and economic development in southeastern Mexico.
The affected areas encompass diverse land uses, allowing for the reinforcement of infrastructure and ensuring the continuity of the railway line.
Land expropriated for the advancement of the Maya Train freight line
Quintana Roo
Leona Vicario Ejido (Puerto Morelos)
Allende Ejido (Othón P. Blanco)
Pedro Antonio de los Santos Ejido (Bacalar)
Yucatán
Yodzonot Ejido (Yaxcabá)
Tahdzibichén Ejido (Mérida)
Tixpéhual Ejido
X-Kumil Ejido (Temozón)
Kanasín Ejido
Yalcobá Ejido (Valladolid)
Sisbicchén Ejido (Chemax)
Campeche
Conhuas Ejido (Calakmul)
Although the individual plots are small, together they strengthen the infrastructure network for the operational functioning of the Maya Train.
In Quintana Roo, the affected areas are located in Bacalar, Othón P. Blanco, and Puerto Morelos, which will become part of the assets of Tren Maya, S.A. de C.V. as of the date the decree is issued.
According to the official document, Tren Maya, S.A. de C.V. must prove that the payment was indeed made or that it assumed the stipulated compensation amount, which will depend on the appraisal determined by the Institute for Administration and Appraisal of National Assets.
The instruction specifies that these payments must be made only to those who demonstrate their legitimate right to the expropriated lands.
In the “Pedro Antonio de los Santos” ejido in Bacalar, an area of 0.4453 hectares was expropriated, while in the “Allende” ejido in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, the affected area is 0.6176 hectares.
For its part, the community of Leona Vicario in Puerto Morelos is ceding 1.6057 hectares. All the land corresponds to communal ejido lands.
The Ministry of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development will be responsible for carrying out the expropriation once Tren Maya, S.A. de C.V. has provided proof of payment.
The Maya Train freight service is designed to transport goods, industrial supplies, and agricultural products throughout the Yucatán Peninsula.
The freight service is planned to boost logistical and commercial development in the region, facilitating the export and distribution of products in both the national and international markets.
The freight train aims to reduce costs and travel times compared to other modes of transportation, as well as reduce the environmental footprint by offering a more sustainable alternative.
The freight stations and terminals will be strategically located near industrial parks, agricultural areas, and seaports to optimize logistics and trade.
Source: infobae
