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Re:Restoring an ancient lake from the rubble of an airport i... by eschulz on Sunday February 26, 2023 @03:28PM (#34949037)
It's a good idea for Mexico City to substantially increase green space. However, it's also a good idea for the city to augment its air transport infrastructure. The AMLO government has made a bold decision, and time will tell how it works out.
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Re:Restoring an ancient lake from the rubble of an airport i... by physhster on Monday February 27, 2023 @09:54PM (#34965092)
The AMLO government made a populist decision. After burning $5B. He also vowed not to use the presidential plane that was already delivered and paid for, a 787, no less... They couldn't sell it, so it rotted for a few years until it was "donated" to an airline. Finally, they built another airport much farther away and with very little oversight over how the contracts were awarded.

So I think it's just another flavor of bad. And don't get me starter on AMLO's gutting of the electoral commission.

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