Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content As the United States tightens its trade posture under President Donald Trump Mexico is making a bold infrastructure play with geopolitical and economic implications President Claudia Sheinbaum is overseeing a major expansion of the Port of Manzanillo—Mexico's largest and most strategic seaport—in a bid to transform the country into Latin America's leading maritime hub and a potential cornerstone of U.S dubbed "Nuevo Manzanillo," is part of Sheinbaum's "Plan Mexico," designed to defy an International Monetary Fund forecast projecting a 0.3 percent economic contraction this year amid heightened U.S Since returning to office, Trump has reintroduced sweeping tariffs under a new doctrine of "reciprocal trade." While most of those reciprocal tariffs are currently in the middle of a 90-day "pause," a 10 percent global baseline tariff and a 25 percent duty on imported automobiles and auto parts are in effect Major trading partners like Canada and the European Union were hit hard, but Mexico has — at least so far — been largely spared, thanks to months of quiet negotiations with the White House by Sheinbaum's team While Mexico has so far avoided the brunt of Trump's renewed tariff blitz, the threat remains ever-present. His isolationist tariff doctrine has already hit other major U.S. trade partners with sweeping duties on automobiles Mexico's current exemption is more of a temporary reprieve than a guarantee—one that could vanish in a single post or policy shift "There are no additional tariffs on Mexico and that is good for the country," President Sheinbaum said crediting "the good relationship we have constructed with the U.S government." But behind that diplomacy lies a clear subtext: Mexico is preparing for a world in which it can no longer rely on U.S Already Mexico's busiest port and the third largest in Latin America Manzanillo handled approximately 3.7 million containers in 2023 The expansion will quadruple its footprint from 1,112 acres (450 hectares) to 4,645 acres (1,880 hectares) adding four specialized terminals for containers situated on the Pacific Ocean south of Puerto Vallarta also includes a thermoelectric plant and six electric cranes each with a 143,000-pound (65-ton) capacity says it will incorporate solar and wind power to minimize environmental impact Officials aim to boost capacity to 10 million containers annually by 2030—positioning Manzanillo as a Pacific rival to the Port of Los Angeles which processed 8.6 million containers last year The expansion of the Port of Manzanillo is a central piece of Sheinbaum's long-term strategy—not just to handle redirected trade flows Optimists see it as a win-win for Mexico and the U.S "Mexico will emerge as an even closer and more strategic trade partner of the United States," said Ram Ben Tzion CEO of the digital supply chain firm Publican "And as such will become an alternative to many Chinese manufacturing capacities." "If De Minimis is canceled for Chinese goods in the near future this process will accelerate exponentially." The "de minimis loophole," which allows packages to enter the U.S without duties if they're valued at $800 or less and is heavily leveraged by Chinese e-commerce brands like Temu and Shein But not everyone sees the port expansion as a strategic masterstroke Critics warn it could create new risks—for trade The decision to push ahead with the multibillion-dollar project signals a broader pivot away from reliance on U.S. trade stability, said Todd Belt, director of the political management program at George Washington University "The issue is that [Trump] has followed through with tariffs which has created a lot of anxiety," he said Her administration has launched an 18-point industrial policy to strengthen domestic production in key sectors like auto parts not a tit-for-tat on tariffs," she said earlier this month be a big winner in the decoupling process we're witnessing," said Tzion "Tariffs and trade are only one element of a broader power struggle for global dominance between the U.S Mexico will be a key ally and asset to the U.S." trade between Mexico and China totaled over $100 billion making China Mexico's second-largest trading partner after the United States But others argue that growing trade with China—especially through a vastly expanded port a straight shot across the Pacific—comes with consequences "The port expansion is a double threat," warned Arturo McFields a former diplomat and contributor to The Hill "It would increase trade with China and open the door for more fentanyl-related chemicals coming from Beijing." McFields pointed to Manzanillo's location in Colima a state with a strong Sinaloa Cartel presence He cited the December 2024 seizure of 25 tons of drug precursors at the port and asked "How many tons of precursors fail to be seized and end up reaching their final destination?" "The assumption that a bigger port equals more illicit trade including advanced customs clearance and digital vetting technologies can enable both higher trade capacity and better security." Belt warned that the strategy could backfire if Mexico ends up triggering U.S "If more goods are routed through Mexico and then hit with tariffs when entering the U.S. "Those goods could become more expensive for American consumers even though they're not coming directly from China." former president of the Inter-American Dialogue a think-tank focused on Western Hemisphere affairs told Newsweek: "No matter what Sheinbaum does to accommodate Trump.. told Reuters: "We don't see any real impact [of the U.S and we don't foresee a significant impact." The port expansion is scheduled for completion by the end of Sheinbaum's term in 2030 Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Mexico is planning a generational investment in the Port of Manzanillo its primary container gateway on the Pacific Coast The $3 billion expansion program will quadruple its acreage and more than double its container capacity from 3.7 to 10 million TEU per year by 2030 The ambitious project5 would make Manzanillo the largest container port in Latin America and would help fuel a surge of near-shore manufacturing investment in a key American trading partner.  announced the initiative Wednesday in advance of a formal declaration from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum The new port complex will have four container terminals as well as piers for petroleum product handling it should be enough to put Manzanillo in the ranks of the world's top-15 container ports.  Road and rail capacity issues have limited throughput at Manzanillo and Mexico's thriving manufacturing sector has been pushing for more investment in infrastructure to modernize the facility a customs database issue caused traffic to back up at the port for two days according to local logistics companies.  and Mexican organized crime groups ship untold quantities of illegal drug precursors through the port gunmen on a motorcycle shot and killed Rear Adm « Back Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world 2024 at 7:00 AM ESTBookmarkSaveMexico is investing in a major expansion of the Port of Manzanillo on the country’s Pacific coast with plans to more than double its capacity and become one of the top 20 container ports in the world This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Naval Ministry (SEMAR) will oversee the 64-billion-peso (US $3.15 billion) expansion of the Port of Manzanillo in the central Pacific Coast state of Colima between 2024 and 2030 The Nuevo Manzanillo project will transform Mexico’s largest port into a major international logistics hub as installations are extended by 303% to cover 4,487 acres Financing will consist of 15.06 billion pesos ($741 million) in public investment and 48.56 billion pesos ($2.4 billion) in private funding The port’s TEU (container) capacity is expected to increase from 3.7 million in 2023 to 10 million in 2030 positioning it in first place in Latin America and displacing Panama’s seaport in Colón and Brazil’s Santos Port from the top spots “We are currently in position 53 in the world ranking of ports We would be talking about the port of Manzanillo being positioned in 15th place in the international ranking,” Julieta Juárez Ochoa Marketing Manager of Mexico’s National Port System Administration (ASIPONA) Manzanillo The port is currently the third largest in Latin America for shipping and is the principal commercial route to Asia across the Pacific Ocean Authorities said they aim to develop the port sustainably and have conducted an environmental impact study that identified mitigation measures to reduce the project’s impact on the area In addition to expanding the port’s operational capacity the project will improve efficiency and competitiveness in the region It is expected to create 11,132 direct and 28,626 indirect jobs and boost the local economy Greater digitalization will enhance efficiency and improve safety while artificial intelligence will be used to support operations and monitor personnel President Claudia Sheinbaum will tour the site on Nov with the project expected to be completed in 2030 Safety concerns surround port development plans given that three cartels – the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) the Independent Cartel of Colima and the Sinaloa Cartel – are fighting for control of the Port of Nuevo Manzanillo Manzanillo is Mexico’s only Pacific port authorized for the entry of substances or chemical precursors including those used in the production of synthetic drugs such as fentanyl The rivalry between the cartels has led to a wave of violence in Manzanillo and a 17% increase in the city’s homicide rate so far this year. Some of the victims have included members of the navy and Colima state police Other crimes that have gone up include drug trafficking and extortion including the extortion of officials and customs workers authorities detained the Sinaloa Cartel’s main operator in the area identified only by officials as Itania Noemí ‘N’ This was part of larger local and federal operations that led to a string of arrests and drug seizures authorities have reinforced security in and around the port ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English The Mexican Naval Ministry (SEMAR) will oversee the 64-billion-peso (US $3.15 billion) expansion of the Port of Manzanillo in the central Pacific Coast state of Colima between 2024 and 2030 Mexican authorities reportedly said that they aim to develop the port sustainably and have conducted an environmental impact study that identified mitigation measures to reduce the project’s impact on the area greater digitalization will enhance efficiency and improve safety Local news report that the Nuevo Manzanillo project will transform Mexico’s largest port into a major international logistics hub as installations are extended by 303% to cover 4,487 acres the port’s TEU capacity is expected to increase from 3.7 million in 2023 to 10 million in 2030 positioning it in first place in Latin America and displacing Panama’s seaport in Colón and Brazil’s Santos Port from the top spots.  We are currently in position 53 in the world ranking of ports We would be talking about the port of Manzanillo being positioned in 15th place in the international ranking Marketing Manager of Mexico’s National Port System Administration (ASIPONA) In addition to expanding the port’s operational capacity President Claudia Sheinbaum will tour the site on 23 November to launch construction Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a01b41e11a8d2bd3e1ea4342b3f665da" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id" Mexico’s top container gateway is going to get a lot bigger: on Saturday Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to announce a massive expansion project for the port of Manzanillo that will quadruple its size and add four container terminals The Manzanillo branch of the national port administration (ASIPONA) revealed that the president’s announcement will mark the start of construction If the tariff offensive by its northern neighbour raised .. 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Class I railway Canadian Pacific Kansas City and cold chain facility provider Americold are looking .. email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] 2024 (Bloomberg) –Mexico is looking beyond the incoming Trump administration’s threats of tariffs betting on a bright future for global merchandise trade no matter what actions its northern neighbor and biggest trading partner takes While Donald Trump promises 60% levies on goods imported from China and 20% on the rest of the world Mexico is making a substantial investment to more than double the capacity of its main commercial port — a show of confidence that imports and exports will increase significantly in the coming years The 55 billion-peso ($2.7 billion) expansion of the Navy-run Port of Manzanillo, located in the western state of Colima on the Pacific Ocean, would vault it into the top 20 container ports in the world. That represents a huge leap from its current position of 53rd in the latest Lloyd’s List ranking and would position it as the busiest in Latin America the expanded port would cover more than 1,800 hectares (4,448 acres) compared with the existing 450 hectares That additional land and more equipment will allow annual capacity to more than double to 10 million 20-foot containers Annual volumes at that level would put Manzanillo on par with the Port of Los Angeles Among the main products the port receives from more than 140 countries are materials for the automotive industry The public sector will fund about a quarter of the investment with the private sector financing the rest An adviser to Trump’s transition team has even threatened 60% tariffs on goods from anywhere shipped through Chinese ports across Latin America, a direct challenge to the new Chinese-owned port in Chancay, Peru, that was inaugurated this month by President Xi Jinping The threat could also affect Mexico: China operates several port concessions from Ensenada in the north on the Baja California coast to Lazaro Cardenas and Veracruz in the south who is set to visit the Manzanillo facility on Saturday insists her government has a plan to substitute many of its imports from China with goods made locally She is also pushing back forcefully against US and Canadian criticism.  The idea China is using Mexico as a back door to the US “is not correct,” the president said Friday during her daily press briefing whether they are exported to the United States or stay in Mexico have only 7% content of products coming from China it is 9%,” Sheinbaum added.During a tour organized by the Navy at the Manzanillo port’s facilities several Asipona officials said they weren’t concerned that Trump’s threats would affect the port’s expansion plans.  Although China is the main country that moves merchandise through Manzanillo the port also receives goods from other Asian countries like Japan and South Korea Australia and Latin American nations including Chile and Ecuador because we are aware of the dynamism of Mexican ports,” Juarez said of Trump’s promised tariffs we continue seeking to be an efficient and dynamic port and there are going to be many options for Mexico.”Earlier this year Mexico imposed tariffs designed to curb the flow of steel from China after the US complained it was ending up in products shipped north across the border Sheinbaum’s officials have also been talking about how to close their own trade imbalance with China and strengthen ties with their North American partners Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has also said his government has concerns about Mexico’s trade with China amid an upcoming review of the North American free-trade deal overhauled during Trump’s first administration scheduled for 2026 Trudeau remains hopeful the three countries can work constructively on the issues over the coming months including the premiers of Ontario and Alberta argue Canada should pursue a bilateral trade deal with the US due to Mexico’s more open trade with China But so far neither Trudeau nor Chrystia Freeland his deputy prime minister who previously led continental trade talks have backed that call.“We are seeking to continue moving forward without being slowed down by the geopolitical situation,” Gasque said His agency wants Mexican ports to be able to “adapt to the political situation that exists at any given moment.” Drug interdiction is also among the incoming Trump administration’s priorities And the Manzanillo port continues to work on improving its security protocols to attract more customers especially after commitments made between Mexico and the US to reduce trafficking “We have increased our technological capacity to detect illicit substances including precursor chemicals for the manufacture of synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl,” said Captain Luis Martinez Cabrera chief of information and risk analysis at the facility Sign up for 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+1.805.704.2536 Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe Mexico’s port of Manzanillo will go through a massive $3.15bn expansion through to 2030 making it the largest port in Latin America nearly tripling container capacity to 10m teu.  President Claudia Sheinbaum will tour the site on Saturday to launch construction Splash has reported repeatedly this year on the remarkable growth in container calls from Asia to Mexico.  Mexico overtook China as America’s top trade partner according to data from the US Commerce Department by the year 2031 there will be more containers imported from China into Mexico than the US west coast,” Xeneta’s research head Peter Sand said earlier this year Don't have an account? Trump Shuts Down China Shipping Loophole, Sending Prices Soaring… Mexico is forging ahead with a $2.7 billion expansion of its Port of Manzanillo signaling confidence in global trade despite looming tariff threats from the incoming Trump administration aims to more than double the port’s capacity propelling it into the ranks of the world’s top 20 container ports and making it Latin America’s busiest maritime gateway Manzanillo will expand from 450 hectares to over 1,800 hectares increasing its annual capacity to 10 million TEUs This would position the port on par with the Port of Los Angeles the United States’ leading hub for maritime trade The project is funded through a mix of public and private investments a Grupo Mexico Transportes railroad subsidiary The port handles goods from over 140 countries including key materials for the automotive and steel industries While China is a significant trading partner highlighting its diversified trade network and Canada have expressed apprehension about Chinese influence in Mexico’s ports fearing that they could serve as backdoor routes for goods circumventing trade agreements have hinted at these concerns ahead of the 2026 North American trade agreement review Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has pushed back against such claims emphasizing the low percentage of Chinese content in Mexican-manufactured exports She also affirmed Mexico’s commitment to reducing its trade imbalance with China while strengthening ties with its North American partners Despite tariff threats and geopolitical scrutiny Asipona Manzanillo officials remain optimistic seeking to be an efficient and dynamic port,” said Julieta Juarez Ochoa added that Mexican ports are prepared to adapt to evolving political conditions Security is also a priority for the expanded facility Enhanced technologies are being implemented to combat drug trafficking including detecting synthetic drug precursors like fentanyl and methamphetamine the Port of Manzanillo’s expansion represents a bold investment in Mexico’s position as a pivotal link in the international supply chain Download the FREE Global Trade Magazine APP A high-ranking member of Mexico’s navy was killed in the port city of Manzanillo Gunmen on a motorcycle shot Rear Admiral Fernando Rubén Guerrero Alcántar as he traveled in his own private vehicle along Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas was not in uniform at the time of the attack according to sources cited by the newspaper Reforma The Associated Press reported that he would be one of the highest-ranking military officers to be killed in Mexico since 2013 when a vice admiral was murdered in Michoacán Mexico’s Naval Ministry (SEMAR) said in a statement that it “deeply” regretted the death of one of its members friends and colleagues of the fallen officer [the Ministry] will provide all necessary support to his loved ones and will collaborate with authorities to clear up the events,” SEMAR said The small Pacific coast state of Colima was Mexico’s most violent state in 2023 in terms of murders per capita Guerrero’s murder came 10 days after two navy personnel were attacked in Manzanillo, one of whom was killed, and three days after a member of the navy was murdered in Iguala, Guerrero Another member of the navy was killed in Manzanillo in August With reports from Reforma, El Universal and AP On the U.S. Department of State website, all 31 entities in Mexico as well as Mexico City are considered to be under some sort of travel warning. Although more than half are labelled as Level 1 and Level 2 warnings, 13 states in Mexico —including Sinaloa— are considered to be a risk for travelers due to elevated crime and murder rates a small state along Mexico's Pacific coast that is now perceived as a 'Dot Not Travel' location in the eyes of the State Department Smaller than the state of Delaware, Colima has not only one of the highest murder rates in Mexico but also one of the highest around the world. According to data from the National Public Security System (SESNSP) Colima has seen 623 intentional homicides between January and October of this year Colima's murder rate is almost five times higher than the national average in Mexico (22 per 100,000 people) "Violent crime and gang activity are widespread," the agency posted "Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed bystanders citizens and LPRs have been victims of kidnapping," the warning added the travel advisory did offer an exception for the actual cruise port area of Manzanillo "US government employee travel is limited to the tourist and port areas of Manzanillo," it added "US government employees may not travel to other areas of Colima state Although Royal Caribbean is no longer stopping at Manzanillo still has ships set for call in January and February of next year Puerto Chiapas is the southernmost port on Mexico's Pacific coast less than 40 miles from the Mexico-Guatemala border Known for its agricultural goods such as coffee Puerto Chiapas has received a Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' warning by the State Department due to increasing levels of crime across the state Holland America and Princess cruises generally sail to Puerto Chiapas but as of now only Princess has cruises scheduled to stop there All the Princess cruise ships set to stop at the port are longer cruoses where the cruise line simply has not cancelled the port call Port services company Contecon Manzanillo has announced plans to invest US $300 million by 2025 to expand its operations at the port of Manzanillo “We are excited about our expansion project which will strengthen our operations and contribute to the state’s economic growth,” head of the company José Antonio Contreras said in a statement Contecon Manzanillo develops and operates the Container Terminal Specialized II (TEC II) in the port’s northern zone It is a subsidiary of the Philippine company International Container Terminal Services With a handling capacity of 1.4 million containers per year TEC II carries out around 910 monthly services The new upgrades will allow Contecon Manzanillo to increase the number of annual containers to over 2 million “Years of experience in the port industry in Mexico have made this important achievement possible,” Contreras said combined with the company’s latest acquisitions will increase the port’s operational capacity With a total investment of US $230 million Contecon Manzanillo recently acquired two ship-to-shore gantry cranes (STS) and five rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) Contreras said the company is “a fundamental pillar in foreign trade and a benchmark in the port sector.” In Q1 the company saw a 29% increase in cargo handling with a total movement of 466,000 containers compared to 360,000 the previous year it reported that export merchandise grew by 39% “We are proud of our achievements and look to the future with optimism and determination being part of the engine of development and progress,” Contreras added Contecon Manzanillo has operated in Mexico since 2010 The main shipping companies that arrive at Contecon’s terminal include CSL Manzanillo is Mexico’s largest port. Its managers came under fire recently after Mexican customs authorities had to close the port to tractor-trailers for over 24 hours between August 1 and 2 causing a 63-kilomter traffic jam around the port One truck driver died as a result of the delays when he suffered a heart attack at the wheel of his vehicle and could not access medical attention The city is also the state of Colima’s main tourist destination making it a popular destination for deep-sea sport fishing Delta recently announced it will operate weekly flights to Manzanillo from Los Ángeles starting on Dec and a nonstop service from Atlanta starting on Nov Aeroméxico will also operate flights from Manzanillo to Los Angeles from Dec With reports from Milenio which is significantly driving foreign investment in Mexico is having a positive impact on various regions of the country as well as on the National Port System has become a key player in addressing this economic dynamic the port experienced a growth of almost 18% in the mobilization of containers reaching more than 1 million 800 thousand TEU's (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) a measure used in maritime trade activities compared to the same period of the previous year The president of the Association of Terminals and Operators of Manzanillo (ASTOM) highlighted that nearshoring has been a key driver for the growth of the Port of Manzanillo in order to maintain our leadership in Latin America it is essential to continue investing in infrastructure modernizing the facilities of the different terminals improving processes and strengthening collaboration with all the actors in the logistics chain "Only in this way will we be able to successfully face the challenges and make the most of the opportunities offered by international trade," he said The accelerated growth has presented significant challenges modernizing road infrastructure and streamlining the efficient management of goods flows We’re in the business of providing relevant information through print and electronic media organizing events to bring industrial value chain actors together and services to create new business relationships Our goal is to improve our clients’ competitiveness Delta will add service from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán this winter as Aeromexico launches service from Atlanta and Los Angeles to Manzanillo Newark to Mexico City and Denver to Monterrey You’ll have more options to fly to Mexico this winter with routes from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán And there’s more as Delta increases its commitment to the region: JCA partner Aeromexico is introducing flights from Atlanta to Manzanillo and Newark to Mexico City* These additions represent a 7% boost in Delta’s seat capacity to meet demand.  our customers are showing us one thing: They want to get out and see the world,” said Joe Esposito “Mexico is one of our most popular destinations for U.S That’s why we’re adding four new destinations in Mexico this year giving our customers even more ways to experience Latin America’s rich cultural heritage.” Delta will introduce flights from Detroit to Tulum (TQO) Tulum is celebrated for its stunning beaches ancient Mayan ruins and rich cultural heritage making it an ideal destination for both relaxation and exploration.   Delta will operate up to 50 weekly flights from DTW to five destinations in Mexico this winter Together with our existing service from Atlanta and Minneapolis Delta will offer 10 weekly flights from the U.S Delta will launch service to Mazatlán (MZT) from LAX where the airline has increased capacity to Mexico by 13% this year Mazatlán invites travelers to explore its historic Old Town and enjoy a variety of water sports along the coast.  Delta and its partners are the largest international carriers at LAX offering 32 peak-day international flights with Mazatlán becoming their 20th international destination from LAX.  Aeromexico will launch new flights to Manzanillo (ZLO) a prime gateway to the beautiful beaches and vibrant culture of this stunning destination Known for its picturesque coastline and lush tropical scenery customers will enjoy a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.   Delta customers can look forward to more adventures in Mexico with recently added flights from Minneapolis-St as well as expanded Atlanta service to Tulum.   Aeromexico will offer daily service between Newark This will increase their combined offerings to five daily flights in the Mexico City-New York market boosting their presence by over 20% — the highest among any carriers in these key metropolitan areas.   a key industrial and business hub in Mexico Delta’s new routes to Tulum and Mazatlán will operate on Saturdays on Delta’s Boeing 737-800 and Airbus 319 aircraft Travelers in First Class can enjoy a chef-curated meal experience as well as complimentary premium wine Delta Comfort+ customers can also enjoy complimentary beverages and more room to relax Customers in all cabins will enjoy more than 1,000 hours of complimentary premium entertainment via Delta Studio To book flights or learn more, visit delta.com.  Through their Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico launched the leading transborder airline alliance between the United States and Mexico This agreement offers more connectivity and scheduling options that benefit customers from both airlines while deepening the relationship they have shared for 21 years as members of the SkyTeam global airline alliance Delta provides service in the United States through its connecting hubs in Atlanta and Seattle; and Aeromexico offers greater access to Mexico through its hub in Mexico City The airlines are enhancing the customer experience through increased connectivity and frequent flyer benefits through SkyMiles and Aeromexico Rewards accruals.  Some 5,000 tractor-trailers and other vehicles were stranded for as long as 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday due to congestion on highways leading to the port in Manzanillo One tractor-trailer driver reportedly died of a heart attack while stuck in traffic while the occupants of many other vehicles endured hunger and thirst during the lengthy delay Federal Security Minister Rosa Icela Rodríguez told a security cabinet meeting on Friday morning that “failures in the customs system” at the port in Manzanillo caused traffic to come to a standstill She said that more than 5,000 freight trucks faced lengthy delays Entrances to the port area were opened at 7 p.m The newspaper Reforma reported that Mexico’s National Customs Agency was forced to close the port to tractor-trailers at 5 p.m on Wednesday due to failures in its system after a storm in Manzanillo on Tuesday caused power outages However, the Manzanillo Port Community (Copoma), which represents the companies that use Mexico’s largest port, said in a statement on Thursday that all Customs systems as well as other information systems in the port were working correctly and had not experienced “any kind of failure or problem.” The Naval Ministry (SEMAR), which manages the port, also said in a statement on Thursday that all systems were working “without any kind of problem.” The news magazine Proceso reported that freight truck drivers and others accused port authorities of causing the traffic chaos asserting that they were unable to access a large truck holding yard because it had been leased to private interests the delays proved costly for transport companies an official with the national trucking association Canacar estimated the losses at 100 million pesos (US $5.2 million) In addition to reporting on failures in the customs systems at the Manzanillo port Reforma said that some cranes used to handle containers were out of action a representative of the Manzanillo Freight Truckers Union said that a broadband internet outage at the port prevented the operation of cranes at two port terminals Reforma reported that the traffic jam caused by problems at the port extended around 63 kilometers from Manzanillo to Tecomán a coastal municipality that borders the state of Michoacán Federal Highway 200 runs between the two cities Reforma also said that a few secondary highways in Colima were clogged with traffic #BreveEnContexto | Debido a fallas en el sistema por el clima, todos los acceso al puerto de Manzanillo desde la autopista se encuentran colapsados y saturados desde hace 12 horas. Se recomienda a las personas tomar acceso alternos a esta ciudad. pic.twitter.com/24Ty5lO58T — Contexto Colima (@ContextoColima) August 1, 2024 some of which were transporting tourists to Manzanillo president of the western Mexico branch of the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade said that it is currently “high season” and as a result 20-25% more containers are arriving at the Manzanillo port placing additional pressure on customs and port authorities “They didn’t anticipate that a situation like this could occur … The appointments given by the [port] terminals couldn’t be attended to and trucks began to accumulate,” he said Proceso said it received a document from truckers freight brokers and logistics operators in which they accused the National Port System Administration (Asipona) of causing the traffic jam in Colima They claimed that Asipona leased to private interests a 170-hectare holding yard where trucks were previously directed to park before entering the port Stranded truckers told the newspaper El Universal that it was the “worst highway congestion” they had ever experienced Manzanillo Mayor Griselda Martínez attributed blame to various agencies she said that “this emergency situation was caused by the lack of capacity of terminals inside the port the lack of logistics on the part of Asipona and the lack of capacity of the National Guard to operate highways.” The mayor said she would file a complaint with the Colima Human Rights Commission “against those who repeatedly cause these highway collapses.” said that entrances to the port precinct were “free” and terminals inside the port were “empty.” The navy called on operators of “external” holding yards to “speed up” the entry of freight trucks in order to clear the highway more quickly “The highway collapse is … outside the port,” the navy said before calling on municipal authorities to “take coordinated actions with the National Guard” and Asipona “that contribute to the clearing of highways.” The Manzanillo Port Community also said that “the main problem” is on highways outside the port Copoma also said that the entrances to the port were clear and terminals were empty Various media reports said that a truck driver suffered a heart attack at the wheel of his vehicle and died before he received medical attention The traffic prevented the rapid transfer of the driver to the hospital Some reports said the victim was “foreign,” but no further details were given Security Minister Rodríguez acknowledged the reports of the driver’s death at the Friday morning security cabinet meeting Many other people stranded on the highway endured long periods without food or water Manzanillo authorities eventually dispatched Civil Protection personnel to hand out food and beverages to truckers and other motorists Some motorists took to social media to request food and water and at least one person called on Manzanillo residents to go out to the highway — on motorbikes including my brother,” the person wrote on social media but others managed to contain the situation and kept him under watch until the police arrived By A thief was captured by neighbors in the La Kaba neighborhood of Manzanillo while attempting to break into a house in the area on Saturday night Citizen intervention prevented the individual from achieving their goal and triggered a tense situation in the community According to the information published on La Tijera's page on Facebook some residents attempted to take justice into their own hands and beat the individual but other neighbors managed to contain the situation and held him under surveillance until the arrival of the Police Photos shared on social media show the individual lying on the ground with visible marks of bruises and blood on his face Agents can also be seen as they prepared to make the arrest The incident generated multiple reactions among internet users Many celebrated the beating the criminal received expressing frustration over the rise in crime and impunity "Now they fine him and back to the street," commented a user Others criticized the lack of effectiveness of the authorities pointing out that the police always arrive late and it is the people who must take action to protect themselves This case adds to a growing wave of insecurity and criminal acts that has generated concern in the country and blackouts have intensified the social climate Although the lynching attempt was thwarted by the intervention of some more prudent neighbors the incident reflects the growing tension and distrust among citizens towards the institutions responsible for public order the authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the incident or the circumstances of the attempted robbery The increasing insecurity and police inefficiency have driven many citizens to take matters into their own hands to stop criminals The population has lost trust in the institutions responsible for security prompting them to actively protect their communities in the face of rising crime Communities have begun to organize themselves to capture and detain criminals until the police arrive This response reflects the desperation and distrust towards the authorities who are failing to curb the rising crime that is affecting the safety of citizens and blackouts have exacerbated a tense social climate that fosters an increase in crime These structural problems have created an environment of desperation and need coupled with the lack of effective responses from the authorities The police are perceived as inefficient and often arrive late to criminal incidents This delay in response and the lack of effective measures to control crime have prompted citizens to take matters into their own hands to protect their communities A team of journalists committed to reporting on Cuban current affairs and topics of global interest we work to deliver truthful news and critical analysis Tropical Storm John made landfall near Aquila Michoacán just before noon (CST) on Friday The National Meteorological Service (SMN) warned residents of four Pacific coast states to take extreme precautions against flash-flooding and mudslides as Tropical Storm John moves along the coast of southwestern Mexico today and tonight The SMN warned of “extraordinary” rainfall in Colima and torrential rains in the state of Jalisco which could prompt catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides The federal government ordered 25,000 additional soldiers sailors and members of the National Guard to the affected areas while officials on the ground have been rescuing people trapped in flooded areas After making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Monday in Punta Maldonado John drifted west and regained strength in the Pacific Ocean It re-entered mainland Mexico on Friday as a tropical storm with sustained winds of 75 km/hr and authorities on Thursday were patrolling in boats to rescue people from low-lying neighborhoods Meanwhile, in Mexico… Hurricane #John has been causing devastating flooding around Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico: pic.twitter.com/MX6QTuZm0d — Zoom Earth (@zoom_earth) September 26, 2024 According to the newspaper Forbes, eight people in Guerrero and two people in Oaxaca have died due to the consequences of Hurricane John Other sources have put the death toll in Guerrero at 13 In addition to causing severe flooding and deadly mudslides across the state nearly 100,000 residents of Guerrero were without electricity between Tuesday and Thursday Referring to John as a “Zombie hurricane,” Reuters reported that the tropical storm “hurled rain at Mexico’s southwestern coast … an area already soaked by the slow-moving storm system over the past several days.” A “zombie” storm refers to weather systems that dissipate before strengthening back into a storm The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast tropical storm conditions throughout Friday across all areas where tropical storm warnings were issued including coastal cities between Punta Maldonado The SMN projects John to be downgraded to a tropical depression by Saturday before transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone as it moves out to sea though its outer bands could still drop considerable rain on Mexico’s central Pacific coast A traffic accident involved a modern MG car and two motorcycles this weekend in the municipality of Manzanillo Although not disclosing the existence of injuries the user Yoanis Manuel Pérez Rodríguez reported the incident in the Facebook group "ACCIDENTES BUSES & CAMIONES por más experiencia y menos víctimas!" two men died in a motorcycle accident in Santiago de Cuba According to information provided to independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada the motorcycle they were on had its light off The victims were identified as Eddy Fresco Almenares studied Psychology at the University of Oriente Both resided on Calle Segunda in the Vista Hermosa neighborhood which has shocked the residents of the neighborhood Crime and kidnapping concerns have seen ships swerve Manzanillo I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Royal Caribbean has reportedly cancelled cruise ships stops at a Mexican port following a travel advisory not to go to the city The US State Department recently revised advice for popular cruise destinations in Mexico including a level 4 “do not travel” warning for Manzanillo on Colima’s Pacific Coast due to crime and kidnapping State-specific advice for Colima says: “Violent crime and gang activity are widespread Most homicides are targeted assassinations against members of criminal organizations Shooting incidents between criminal groups have injured or killed bystanders.” Travel for US government employees is limited to only the “tourist and port areas of Manzanillo” with employees travelling to Manzanillo from Guadalajara instructed to “use Federal Toll Road 54D during daylight hours” Miami-based cruise line Royal Caribbean has pulled out of port calls to Manzanillo, but Carnival’s Princess Cruises still features the city on itineraries departing in February and September 2025 Although Royal Caribbean no longer has any listed sailings to the Mexican port its website says: “Manzanillo might not be the first place on Mexico’s Pacific Coast you think to visit lively fishing harbour and emerald rainforest will leave memories that will last a lifetime.” The State Department uses a four-level travel advisory system to guide tourists A level 3 advisory to “reconsider travel” has been issued for Mexico’s Puerto Chiapas region as “criminal activity and violence may occur” throughout the Chiapas state The Independent has contacted Royal Caribbean for comment For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber ordered the suspension of all concessions and permits in the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge a protected area in Costa Rica’s Southern Caribbean The Court also suspended previously granted permits aiming to prevent serious and irreparable environmental damage to the refuge’s maritime-terrestrial zone—a coastal area safeguarded under environmental laws These precautionary measures will remain in effect until case 2019-12745 (file 14-019174-0007-CO) is reviewed or until a new ruling is issued suspending even prior approvals like permit 011-2024-ACLAC-SLT The ruling stems from a legal battle involving Pacheco Dent owns two properties between Playa Grande and Punta Uva Pacheco Dent sought permission from the Amistad-Caribe Conservation Area (ACLA-C) to cut 94 trees for a road as part of an urban development project a private forestry regent he hired submitted a new application to cut 29 trees in an area classified as “wooded pastures” and 50 more under a certificate of origin claiming the land held a forest plantation rather than native forest In February 2025, the Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against Pacheco Dent and others for land-use change violations and offenses against natural resources citing activities on properties within the refuge’s original boundaries—before Law 9223 excluded several hectares in 2014 The case highlights ongoing tensions over development in this ecologically sensitive region After battering the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca earlier this week Tropical Storm John strengthened back into a hurricane early Thursday after drifting out over the Pacific a day earlier John is now poised to slam into the Mexican mainland again threatening communities along the Pacific coast after causing floods and landslides that killed at least five people A U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) advisory published at 9 a.m CST (and updated at 12 p.m.) cautioned that “Hurricane John is producing catastrophic life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides over portions of southern Mexico.” The NHC forecast John’s center will approach and move along the coast of southwestern Mexico and head inland later Thursday Mexico’s national weather agency (SMN) forecast Hurricane John will make landfall between Aquila Colima) by Thursday night or early Friday morning There is a hurricane warning in effect from Tecpan de Galeana and a hurricane watch in effect from west of Punta San Telmo to Manzanillo #John has reformed off the coast of Mexico and is likely to restrengthen before making another landfall over Mexico, this time further up along the eastern Pacific coastline toward Manzanillo. pic.twitter.com/d2vBKsw6Cx — Zoom Earth (@zoom_earth) September 26, 2024 The NHC said John is expected to strengthen until the center moves along the coast or inland a situation that should cause the storm to weaken to a tropical depression some time Friday though it will continue drenching the Pacific coast through Saturday The strength and breadth of John has been producing heavy rains all along the Pacific Coast An early morning bulletin issued by the SMN forecast extraordinarily heavy rains for Guerrero and Oaxaca (more than 250 mm) torrential rains in western Chiapas (150-250 mm) and intense rains in Michoacán (75-150 mm) The SMN said the storm’s impact would also be felt in Puebla and Veracruz (75-150 mm) as well as in Mexico City After coming ashore in Guerrero as a Category 3 hurricane on Monday night John weakened to a tropical storm and lingered in the coastal mountains impacting major cargo ports and shutting local airports Reuters reported that John also cut power to tens of thousands and littered roadways with uprooted trees and fallen electricity posts the Yucatán Peninsula in southeastern Mexico saw Helene — a Category 2 hurricane — dump rain on the states of Quintana Roo Helene is now moving away from the Mexican coast as it heads north towards the U.S where it is anticipated to make landfall in Florida on Thursday night With reports from The New York Times and Reuters Burns Logistics CEO Ed Burns wanted to provide a way to allow small carriers to create relationships with shippers that typically shy away from brokers Shippers are increasingly seeking so-called mini-bid contracts to bridge a transitioning market reflected by carriers cutting capacity With a “reintroduced” ground freight shipping option UPS hopes to tempt LTL shippers seeking alternatives to LTL rates that are up 12% on average from mid-2023 Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Bnamericas Published: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Natural Gas Generation Airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) announced that between 2025 and 2029 it will allocate 464 million pesos in investment to improve the Manzanillo International Airport The Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry (CMIC) Jalisco and the Pacific Airport Group (GAP) signed a collaboration agreement to promote the development of airport infrastructure  This agreement not only seeks to improve the quality of airport construction but also to generate a significant impact on the local economy by creating formal employment and strengthening local businesses In a press bulletin released Wednesday GAP said its “historic” investment demonstrates its commitment to substantially improving all 12 of the airports it operates in central and western Mexico Airports include the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana as well as four tourist destinations: Puerto Vallarta Total investment in the 12 airports that make up the group amounts to 52,311 million pesos over the next 5 years.This amount represents a historic sum as it is the largest investment to date to be made in these air terminals “Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico is committed to improving our airports in every way “These investments are carefully analyzed and designed to add additional capacity at GAP airports for the future growth of the regions where we operate “Our primary objective is to provide passenger service but also to contribute to Mexico’s economic development by having airports with optimal conditions for passengers strengthening our position as air connection points with other latitudes and attracting airlines that wish to invest in Mexico; the potential is enormous and we want to contribute to this.” The investment over this five-year period will allow the group to have a 60 percent growth in its terminal capacity a 45 percent increase in passenger inspection points a 25 percent increase in aircraft platforms The primary project of this five-year period will be for the Guadalajara airport with the construction of a completely new 69,000 square meter terminal that will allow passenger capacity to increase by approximately 70 percent It will also invest in the purchase of land for the territorial reserve and future construction of a third runway and a third terminal The second most important project is the expansion of the Tijuana airport terminal by 34 thousand square meters and the third is the expansion of the Los Cabos airport terminal by 18,700 square meters The 52 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Criticism on social media is calling for basic services to be prioritized over tourism The precariousness of funeral services in Cuba was once again highlighted following a citizen's complaint in Manzanillo where relatives of the deceased had to carry the coffin manually and load it onto a cargo truck due to the delay of the hearse The incident was reported on Facebook by Bernardo Osmar Chávez who explained that his cousin passed away due to a massive heart attack and that the burial was scheduled for 3:00 p.m which forced the family and friends to improvise with a truck accompanied by images showing several men lifting the coffin to place it in the vehicle The images of the improvised transfer sparked a wave of outrage on social media where many users condemned the inadequacy of the funeral service and the disrespect shown towards the deceased and their families Some pointed out that the crisis has reached an extreme level and that responsibility can no longer be evaded "I don't even know whose fault it is anymore but this has gone too far," commented one user reflecting the confusion of those who see no solutions Other messages highlighted the additional pain that such situations bring to families It is no longer enough to feel the sorrow of losing a loved one; we must also endure the pain of how we have to watch them go," lamented another individual The comments also questioned the government's management emphasizing the disparity in the quality of services between the capital and the provinces "How is it possible to buy fleets of vehicles for tourism that get wrecked and damaged while there is nothing available to purchase a vehicle for funeral services in the provinces The country's economic crisis and government policies were also highlighted by other internet users The lack of respect for the Cuban people has crossed the line It's sad to see how the leaders of this country enrich themselves at the expense of this people's suffering," expressed one commentator stated: "It would be better for the dead to be buried in their own backyard." in response to one of the many comments he received Chávez expanded his denunciation and questioned the priorities of the Cuban government regarding vehicle acquisitions: "I don't know which agency is responsible for purchasing cars for tourism or other vehicles it should consider the need to buy other essential vehicles in the country such as ambulances and hearse cars," he stated resources should be allocated to essential services rather than focusing on sectors like tourism His comment reflects a concern shared by many Cubans who see how the deterioration of basic services impacts even respect and dignity in the toughest moments The crisis in funeral services in Cuba is not new. In Imías, Guantánamo, relatives of a deceased child had to transport him in a hammock due to the lack of a hearse The image of this makeshift funeral procession went viral on social media sparking a strong debate about the precariousness of these services on the island Local authorities stated that alternative funeral services were available but the family chose to transport the body on their own the incident once again highlighted the severe shortcomings in the funeral sector where a funeral had to be conducted without a hearse forcing the relatives to carry the casket by hand While in Manzanillo and other provinces burials rely on improvisation, in Banes, Holguín, the residents celebrated the arrival of a second-hand hearse According to a statement from the broadcaster Radio Banes the vehicle will provide a “more dignified” service after years of crisis during which tractors or even garbage trucks were used to transport coffins the arrival of a single hearse in a community does not solve the structural problem of funeral services deterioration in Cuba where families must face losses under increasingly undignified conditions the lack of proper funeral cars has led families to use cargo trucks to transport coffins This situation arises from the deterioration of the funeral vehicle fleet and the lack of resources to acquire new ones forcing families to seek improvised solutions to bury their loved ones The funeral service crisis in Cuba adds additional pain to families already facing the loss of a loved one Families are forced to carry coffins on foot or use makeshift means which generates outrage and suffering during times of mourning the lack of basic resources like coffins and the deterioration of cemeteries contribute to the feeling of neglect and disrespect towards the deceased second-hand vehicles have been acquired to improve funeral services in certain areas these measures are insufficient to address the widespread crisis in the country The lack of resources and poor management continue to affect the quality of funeral services leaving many communities without adequate solutions Many Cubans criticize the government's management accusing it of prioritizing sectors such as tourism over basic needs like funeral services where there are complaints about the lack of respect for the Cuban people and questioning the distribution of resources in the country The general perception is that the government is not adequately responding to the needs of its citizens in critical times Gato Negro Permitium Uno and Gato Negro Permitium Dos have requested a 20-year permit from the U.S Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (DOE-FECM) to export natural gas to Mexico via pipeline turn it into a liquified natural gas (LNG) and send it to countries not only with U.S free trade agreements (FTAs) in place but also non-FTA markets through LNG shipments from the Pacific coast of Mexico As Gato Negro Permitium Uno started the Mexican permitting process in June 2022 to get a hold of over one hundred permits and authorizations required by the country the company anticipates receipt no later than the third quarter of this year of all permits from Mexican authorities that are necessary for construction the company applied for expeditious long-term authorization in the U.S to export natural gas to Mexico from the United States and re-export LNG Recently the firm underlined that the authorization requested would be effective on the date of first exportation and terminated on December 31 Gato also asked DOE/FECM to issue the requested authorization on or before September 1 While confirming the receipt of the application the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management explains Gato is requesting a long-term authorization to export domestically produced natural gas via pipeline to Mexico in a volume up to approximately 236 billion cubic feet (bcf) per year (bcf/yr) (0.647 bcf per day) and to re-export approximately 203 bcf/yr (0.556 bcf per day) of this natural gas as LNG to FTA countries The same requirements are also used to request a permit to be issued no later than February 21 for export to non-FTA countries by Gato Negro Permitium Dos Gato plans to re-export this LNG by vessel from its proposed liquefaction and export terminal project The company’s affiliates are developing a liquefication complex in Manzanillo to provide LNG to markets accessible through shipping in the Pacific Ocean While half of Gato’s outstanding shares are owned by Carlos Camacho the other half is in the hands of Emilio Fuentes the outstanding voting securities of affiliates Gato Negro Permitium Duo and Gato Negro Manzanillo the latter of which is directly involved in developing the Manzanillo plant The major components that will be constructed as part of the LNG project cover up to four liquefaction trains capable of producing up to approximately 4 mtpa of LNG and a gas pretreatment unit for the removal of Mercury and natural gas liquids; a marine jetty; emergency vapor management equipment; piping and other facilities to permit the interconnection of the project to existing pipeline infrastructure; and associated utilities interconnections While feed gas for the project will be supplied through the TC Energy Guadalajara Manzanillo pipeline and offsite facilities will be provided for the project employing a refrigerant technology process The exported volumes may be liquefied to be re-exported from the Manzanillo plant to other nations with whom the U.S The LNG will be loaded for ocean-going transport and the Manzanillo plant will include a truck rack in case some of the natural gas volumes would be resold and consumed in Mexico The Manzanillo plant’s location is expected to benefit FTA signatories with the U.S. and Costa Rica because the LNG from Manzanillo will not need to transit the potential bottleneck of the Panama Canal that other LNG supplies from the U.S Gulf Coast may experience when headed into the Pacific the Manzanillo location is anticipated to reduce maritime fuel consumption for ships transporting LNG to countries in the Pacific Ocean relative to those cargoes that might serve the same markets that are transported from the U.S The 20-year export to FTA and non-FTA countries is expected to be secured by negotiating and entering into one or more supply agreements of different durations with natural gas producers and marketers in the Permian Basin and potentially other production areas in Texas Gato Negro will look for transportation service on one or more connecting pipelines pipelines transporting volumes to border crossings with Mexico such as the ONEOK-operated Roadrunner Pipeline the Comanche Trail Pipeline operated by Energy Transfer The pipeline capacity will transport the volumes to two points on the U.S.-Mexico border including the San Elizario Border Crossing to Mexico located along the international border between the United States about 40 miles from El Paso State of Nuevo León will be accessed by Roadrunner and Comanche Trail the volumes will be tendered to the Tarahumara Gas Pipeline the Presidio/Ojinaga border crossing in the State of Chihuahua will be accessed by TPP with supplies being transported in the Gasoducto Ojinaga-El Encino system operated by Sempra and owned by Comisión Federal de Electricidad for 220 kilometers before connecting to the Wahalajara system Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Ingersoll Rand Engineering Project Solutions At Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions we have been managing and implementing engineered to-order air packages for complex technical requirements for over 60 years We provide specialized custom compressed air and gas compressors as well as nitrogen generation packages to international EPC contractors and engineering companies across a range of […] The Environmental Prosecutor’s Office and the Prosecutor’s Office for Probity, Transparency, and Anticorruption reported that five people have been arrested in connection with an illegal logging investigation in the Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge The Public Prosecutor’s Office stated that the events under investigation took place on a farm owned by Playa Manzanillo where irregularities were apparently found in the issuance of logging permits “It is believed that they sought to change the land use in the forest and wetland areas presumably to develop urban infrastructure,” explained the Prosecutor’s Office the five individuals remain in custody pending a hearing for precautionary measures the Public Prosecutor’s Office gathered statements from the accused and presented them to the Criminal Court of Finance and Public Function,” stated the Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday morning The investigation centers on case number 24-00003-0611-PE and involves alleged crimes including prevarication Residents of Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo have reported constant sightings of trucks loaded with lumber Videos published by the organization “Bloque Verde” depict these trucks alongside markings indicating trees slated for cutting These organizations denouce environmental destruction that could be irreversible A few months ago, Congressman Ariel Robles had requested an investigation into officials who authorized tree logging in the forested area of Manzanillo “It is surprising that logging was authorized and facilitated by the Costa Rican State itself with such limited oversight from the State we urge the Attorney General’s Office to conduct thorough investigations,” he emphasized confirmed that permission had been granted for tree logging in the area The Minister has been called to appear before the Legislative Assembly to address this matter