In the northern lands of Petén, Guatemala, a conglomerate of non-governmental organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, Rainforest Alliance and World Wildlife Fund-along with with their local partners and the financial support of institutions like the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-are promoting the commodification of nature.
The Yucatán Peninsula will be the region of Mexico with the greatest increase in electricity consumption; the Maya Train will intensify tourism and the expansion of industrial activities.