News / The fate of much-needed new Mexico City airport hangs in the air

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The fate of the new airport for Mexico City is in the hands of the populace, after president-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced a vote would be held in October to determine whether or not to proceed with the project.

The incoming president, who won the elections in a landslide in July, is not due to take office until December, but that has not stopped him from moving on the controversial new airport.

Mr Obrador had voiced opposition to the plan during the ...