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Over caves and over budget, Mexico's train project barrels toward disaster

Over caves and over budget, Mexico's train project barrels toward disaster

Pitched as a way to develop the country’s poorest region, the Maya Train is threatened by a ballooning budget and rushed construction over fragile terrain. But Mexico’s president has refused to slow it down.
Are trains on track for a comeback in Mexico?

Are trains on track for a comeback in Mexico?

A rail boom is on the horizon, with dozens of new projects underway. But environmental, social, and economic pressures could complicate plans.
Hurricane Zeta makes landfall in Mexico
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Hurricane Zeta makes landfall in Mexico

The Category 1 storm was expected to dump up to 12 inches of rain on some parts of the Yucatán by Tuesday before its projected landfall in the Gulf States.
Second Saharan dust plume to reach U.S.
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Second Saharan dust plume to reach U.S.

The dust has contributed to degraded air quality and lowered visibility in some areas.
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