The head of the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing, Alejandro Sinibaldi, said the study is part of a pilot plan, that if successful, would be applied to other routes in the country.

Sinibaldi added the study for Puerto Quetzal-Escuintla will cost Q3 million ($ 383,000) and would be ready in three months.

Source: prensalibre.com

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