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Judge Allows San Cristóbal–Palenque Highway to Move Forward Despite Indigenous Opposition

A federal judge in Chiapas denied an injunction to halt the San Cristóbal–Palenque highway project, sparking criticism from Indigenous groups over the lack of consultation and environmental transparency.

A First District Court judge in Chiapas has denied a suspension request that sought to halt construction on the controversial San Cristóbal de las Casas–Palenque highway, a major infrastructure project that has faced fierce resistance from Indigenous communities concerned about its environmental and cultural impact.

The decision, handed down by Judge Doris Yadira Ponce Figueroa, means construction of the . . .

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