Tragedy struck Oaxaca, Mexico, as a train derailment killed at least 13 and injured 98. The Interoceanic Train, en route to Coatzacoalcos, derailed in Nizanda on December 28, 2025. Mexican army soldiers and civil protection members responded, rescuing passengers.
The accident occurred on a key route designed to link the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This Interoceanic Train project aimed to provide an alternative cargo route to the Panama Canal. The project intended to spur regional development.
The derailment is expected to fuel criticism of the speed and transparency of government infrastructure projects. Opposition voices previously questioned the development of such public works. The government has not yet released a statement.
The Interoceanic Train is a flagship public works project of the previous administration. It aimed to boost the economy of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The investigation into the cause of the derailment is underway. Further updates will follow as they become available.
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