Key Figures and Project Overview
President Claudia Sheinbaum and Yucatan Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena will lead a working visit to Yucatan over the weekend, giving the green light and supervising Puerto Progreso projects totaling nearly 30 billion pesos in investment.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum and Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena will lead a working visit to Yucatan, initiating the Tren de Carga (Freight Train) project and overseeing Puerto de Altura de Progreso expansion works.
- This marks the third presidential visit to Yucatan within the first six months of the new state government, highlighting strong coordination between federal and state orders.
The Tren de Carga project, valued at over 20 billion pesos for the region, aims to stimulate industrial and logistical growth, create thousands of jobs, attract national and foreign investment, and enhance the quality of life for Yucatecan residents.
Itinerary and Project Details
President Sheinbaum is expected to arrive in Yucatan on Friday evening from Quintana Roo, accompanied by the state’s executive. The delegation will visit Teya’s Tren Maya station and stay overnight in Mérida before continuing activities on Saturday.
A significant moment during the visit will be the trip to Puerto de Altura de Progreso, where a modernization project with a historic 7.9 billion pesos investment is underway, financed jointly by federal, state governments, and private initiatives.
This project will enable larger vessels’ arrival, boost Yucatan’s logistical competitiveness, and strengthen its position in international maritime trade.
On Saturday evening, the President and Governor will preside over the inauguration of the revitalized Centro Cultural Ateneo Peninsular and the new Tren Maya Museum.
Significance and Previous Visits
Yucatan’s strategic role in Southeast Mexico’s development and a model of government-society collaboration is reinforced through these actions.
President Sheinbaum’s first presidential tour took place on October 20 last year at Progreso port, where she signed the Federalization IMSS Bienestar Agreement and the Universal Pension for Disability Convention.
Her second visit occurred on December 13 last year in Valladolid, where she presented 117 professional titles to Benito Juárez University graduates.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is involved in the Yucatan working visit? President Claudia Sheinbaum and Yucatan Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena.
- What projects will be initiated during the visit? The Tren de Carga (Freight Train) project and Puerto de Altura de Progreso expansion works.
- What is the total investment for these projects? Nearly 30 billion pesos.
- What are the goals of the Tren de Carga project? To stimulate industrial and logistical growth, create jobs, attract investment, and improve residents’ quality of life.
- What is the modernization project at Puerto de Altura de Progreso about? It involves a 7.9 billion pesos investment to accommodate larger vessels, boost logistical competitiveness, and strengthen Yucatan’s international maritime trade position.
- What other events are part of the visit? Inauguration of the revitalized Centro Cultural Ateneo Peninsular and the new Tren Maya Museum.
