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On November 18, REMED participated in the forum “The Role of Rail Transport in Development,” held within the framework of the 38th Annual ALAMYS Congress. During his presentation, the Director General, Juan Manuel de León, emphasized the need for regional rail integration and highlighted Guatemala's potential as a strategic platform for development, transport modernization, and sustainability in Central America.

REMED participated in the 38th Annual ALAMYS Congress in Lima, Peru, a forum that brought together leaders from the Latin American rail industry. The event addressed innovation, sustainability, and adaptation to urban growth. From November 15 to 20, 2026, REMED represented Guatemala, highlighting the impact of rail reactivation on regional development and the future of sustainable urban mobility in Latin America.

During the 38th Annual ALAMYS Congress, REMED was officially presented as a new member of this prestigious international railway association. At the event, the company highlighted its track record and presented the progress of its railway reactivation project in Guatemala and its future interconnection with Mexico, reaffirming its commitment to the development of a modern, sustainable railway system geared towards regional growth.

REMED continues to advance its commitment to modernizing Guatemala's railway system. As part of the preparations for the interconnection between Ciudad Tecún Umán (Guatemala) and Ciudad Hidalgo (Mexico), a strategic meeting was held with the Mexican company SACMAG, recognized for its extensive experience in supervising and engineering large-scale projects.

On October 9, 2025, REMED took a decisive step in its commitment to modernizing transportation in Guatemala by signing a financial mandate with UBS, one of the world’s most prestigious and stable banking institutions. The signing ceremony was led by Mr. Carlos Álvarez, President and CEO of REMED, and Eng. Juan Manuel de León, General Director of the project.

On October 9, 2025, REMED took a decisive step in its commitment to modernizing transportation in Guatemala by signing a financial mandate with UBS, one of the world’s most prestigious and reliable banking institutions. The signing ceremony was led by Mr. Carlos Álvarez, President and CEO of REMED, and Eng. Juan Manuel de León, Project Director.