How Guatemala, Mexico, Belize plan to protect 5 million hectares of Mayan forest

A file picture of the Maya Train during its inaugural journey in 2023. The 1,500km rail line lies outside the nature reserve’s territory. — Photos: AP

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize have announced plans to create a huge reserve of tropical forest spanning across the three countries.

Pushing out criminal gangs and protecting the land from ranchers, miners and loggers won’t be easy.