Sheinbaum celebrates Texcoco's birds, says canceled airport would have flooded

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo celebrated the arrival of migratory birds at Texcoco, emphasizing that the canceled new airport project would have led to flooding.

Speaking at her morning press conference, Sheinbaum highlighted that Texcoco serves as a natural water regulator for the Valley of Mexico. She argued that constructing the airport would have necessitated draining water elsewhere, potentially causing flooding. She also noted that the airport's construction would have disrupted migratory bird patterns, as the area is a vital habitat.

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Then, that water would have had to be drained somewhere, because otherwise there would have been a flooded airport.

"Then, that water would have had to be drained somewhere, because otherwise there would have been a flooded airport," she stated. She further explained that the area's natural sinking due to groundwater extraction would have worsened with rainfall, reducing its water storage capacity.

Sheinbaum also recalled her consistent opposition to the airport since former President Vicente Fox first proposed it, stating, "Environmentally, it's not the best place to build an airport."

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Environmentally, it's not the best place to build an airport.