KEYPOINTS OF PRESIDENT ANDRES MANUEL LOPEZ OBRADOR’S MORNING PRESS CONFERENCE

mentioned that in one month he will visit Sonora and that the Tulum airport will be inaugurated in December 2023.

• Tren Maya: The director of FONATUR, Javier May Rodriguez, informed that section 3 of the Tren Maya is 92% complete and is expected to be inaugurated in December 2023. The governor of Yucatan, Mauricio Vila Dosal, highlighted that the Tren Maya will generate economic development and allow greater mobility for companies in the region. Infrastructure projects are also underway, such as the expansion of the Port of Progreso and the construction of thermoelectric plants. In addition, there are more than 250 foreign investment projects in the region. President Lopez Obrador announced his support for local producers in the area of the Tren Maya.

envoy, Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall to discuss migration, arms and drug trafficking.

Infrastructure

• Mexico City - Queretaro Train: The President will hold a meeting today with the two most important railroad companies to discuss the CDMX-Queretaro train. The objective is to ensure that both cargo and passengers are transported between the two cities.

• New state airline: The President spoke about improvements in connectivity and access in Sonora, new flights from AIFA and the approval of the new airline. He reported that the agreement for the acquisition of Mexicana de Aviacion is about to be finalized and talks are underway with Boing to secure the planes to be used. In addition, progress is being made on Category 1 and those responsible for air policy will be invited. He also

Energy

• Renewable Energies: The President stated that a decision is being made regarding the construction of solar and wind power plants in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

• Water in Rosarito: In addition, regarding the lack of water in Rosarito, the Secretary of Government mentioned that the President has instructed the head of CONAGUA, German Martinez to provide water service to the inhabitants of Rosarito, a strategy must be developed to build desalination plants. The recovery of the wells will be worked on to guarantee the human consumption of water in Baja California.