International News: Mexican President expropriates land for Tren Maya project

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On Monday, the official gazette published that Mexican President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador expropriated 269 acres of land for the construction of the Tren Maya, Reuters report.

The 930-mile line is already being built with the purpose of linking the tourist zones and the President has dubbed the project a matter of national security.

The land owners will reportedly be compensated in line with appraisals from the Institute of Administration and Appraisals of National Assets.

According to the publication, the decision for expropriation of private lands is backed by the constitution.

President Lopez Obrador says that the multi-billion-dollar project will be completed by the end of 2023.

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