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Rural Youths and the Tren Maya: Ruralities, Territorial Transformations, and Cultural Practices

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the impact of a development project, the Maya Train, on the lives of rural youth in Tenosique, Mexico, focusing on their cultural practices and territorial identities amid urban and rural dynamics. It highlights how traditional and modern elements blend in young people’s daily lives, affecting their identities and future aspirations in the face of socioeconomic and environmental changes. The need for public policies that recognize the diversity of rural youth is emphasized, suggesting a reevaluation of social science categories to better understand the complexity of youth and rurality in development contexts. This research underscores the importance of incorporating youth perspectives into sustainable development strategies.

Source: Latin American Research Review

DOI: 10.1017/lar.2026.10135

Authors: Anabel Alejandra Ramírez Pacheco, Aída Analco Martínez, Dora Elia Ramos Muñoz

Institutions: El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, Escuela Nacional de Antropología e Historia

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Studies in Latin America

Subfield: Cultural Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550