MXEnvironmental organizations including Sélvame MX, Greenpeace Mexico, and the Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA) have denounced the construction of a 16-kilometer highway in Tulum, Quintana Roo, allegedly carried out by the Mexican Army over the flooded cave system of Sac Actun, one of the largest and most fragile underground aquifers in the world. The groups warn that the project threatens the Mayan jungle, local ecosystems, and the freshwater supply serving nearby communities and the Riviera Maya tourist corridor. They argue the road passes through virgin forest, is built on highly vulnerable karst terrain, and directly sits atop the Sac Actun cave system, bordering the Holbox Fault, a major hydrological pathway in the Yucatan Peninsula. Critics claim the project does not address public mobility needs, regional connectivity, or access to basic services for indigenous communities, questioning its purpose. They suggest the road aims to enable real estate speculation, illegal land invasions, and unplanned urban development over the aquifer. Experts warn that heavy machinery and pavement could cause irreversible damage to the ecosystem, including potential collapses, water流动
Bias read (Left): The article presents environmental organizations' criticisms of a government-backed infrastructure project, highlighting ecological risks and questioning its social utility. The framing emphasizes environmental harm and challenges the project’s justification, suggesting it serves private interests.
