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Mexico is building an interoceanic corridor in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.This 300-kilometer
eagerly awaits the return of passenger trains, hoping to sell her crafts to tourists.The Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor (CIIT) aims to
enhance logistics and commerce.By 2028, it plans to handle 300,000 containers annually, increasing to 1.4 million by 2033
(Photo Internet reproduction)The project includes expanding the Salina Cruz port, a major undertaking involving the construction of a
massive breakwater.This expansion is generating thousands of jobs, vital for a region affected by poverty.However, local activists like
Rafael Mayoral express concerns over the environmental and social impacts.Migration RouteSouthern Mexico, already a migration route, faces
societal effects.UCIZONI claims that the project disregarded indigenous consultation norms and led to community displacement.Reports of
legal challenges and allegations of repression against activists have added to the controversy.The Mexican Center for Environmental Law
documents violence and intimidation related to the project, primarily affecting indigenous people.This situation underscores the need for a
balanced approach, respecting both economic objectives and community rights.
