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Tren Maya faces financial and tourism challenges
The Tren Maya project faces significant financial and operational challenges. In 2024, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) allocated 1,012 million pesos to advertising and communication, a tenfold increase from 2015 levels. Of this, 491 million pesos were spent promoting the Tren Maya, while the project generated only 297 million pesos in revenue that year.
Data from President Claudia Sheinbaum’s second report indicates the project has struggled to attract international tourists. Between September 2025 and June 2026, international passengers represented only 8.5 percent of the total ridership.
Financially, the state-run enterprise managed by the Armed Forces reported losses of 867 million pesos during the second quarter of the current year. To address these deficits and complete the freight branch, the Federal Government has requested 18,180 million pesos in the 2027 economic package, with 17,190 million pesos specifically earmarked for freight infrastructure.
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Claudia Sheinbaum · Mexico · Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público · Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional · Tren Maya
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Federal Government requested 18,180 million pesos for the Tren Maya in the 2027 economic package. www.elfinanciero.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] International passengers accounted for 8.5 percent of total Tren Maya passengers between September 2025 and June 2026. telemarcampeche.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Of the requested 2027 budget, 17,190 million pesos is intended for the Tren Maya freight branch. www.elfinanciero.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sedena's 2024 advertising expenditure was ten times higher than the 100 million pesos received annually since 2015. dossierpolitico.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tren Maya incurred losses of 867 million pesos during the second quarter of the current year. www.elfinanciero.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Tren Maya generated 297 million pesos in revenue in 2024. dossierpolitico.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sedena spent 1,012 million pesos on advertising and communication in 2024. dossierpolitico.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sedena spent 491 million pesos to promote the Tren Maya project in 2024. dossierpolitico.com