MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (By Fidencio Casillas, Editores Latin Petroleum, 31.Oct.2026, Words: ) — Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo inspected the construction of the Querétaro-Irapuato train and reported construction of passenger trains and housing is driving approximately 1% of the gross domestic product (GDP) this year.
Sheinbaum, speaking on 31 Oct. 2026 during her morning presser, said construction of the Querétaro-Irapuato train is 25% complete and expected to benefit 2 million people.
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“Train construction is boosting employment and economic development in the country, so congratulations to those who are with us today, to the companies that are building, to the workers, to the governor of Querétaro, who has been very helpful, and to the governor of Guanajuato,” she stated.
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Sheinbaum later said: “We belong to different political parties, but that doesn’t matter when we work together for the good of Mexico.”
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By Fidencio Casillas reporting from Mexico City. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) and its 100% owned Venezuelan affiliate Editores Latin Petroleum CA. All Rights Reserved.
