Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Mexico and Guatemala Presidents Discuss Train, Border Security
The presidents of Mexico and Guatemala met to talk about working together.
They discussed building a train line that would go from Mexico into Guatemala and Belize, but the Guatemalan president wants to make sure the train doesn't hurt the environment.
They also talked about keeping the border safe from cartels.
The Mexican president wants to extend the Maya Train, a large project in Mexico, but Guatemala is worried about it causing environmental damage.
They're exploring routes that avoid sensitive areas.
The two leaders plan to continue their talks with the Prime Minister of Belize.
Presidents of Mexico and Guatemala met to discuss key regional projects.
Top of agenda: extending Mexico's Maya Train into Guatemala and Belize.
Guatemalan President Arévalo expressed concerns about environmental impact.
They discussed alternative train routes to avoid protected areas.
Also discussed were cartel violence and border security issues.
- Who
- Presidents of Mexico (Sheinbaum) and Guatemala (Arévalo), with Belize's Prime Minister Briceño
- What
- Presidents discussed regional projects including extending the Maya Train and border security.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Guatemala's northern Peten region and Calakmul, southern Mexico
- Why
- To strengthen cooperation on migration, law enforcement, economic development, and discuss the Maya Train project.
Environmental Concerns
Economic Development
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns
Guatemalan President Arévalo wants to avoid environmental damage during the train's construction, especially in protected areas.
Economic Development
The previous Mexican President fast-tracked the train project without environmental studies.
- Meeting Location
- Peten region, Guatemala
- Participants
- Presidents of Mexico and Guatemala, Belize Prime Minister
- Main Topic
- Maya Train extension and border security
- Train's Current Route
- Southern Mexico
- Guatemalan Concern
- Environmental damage from the train