Lately, social media has been buzzing with claims that Puebla’s upcoming Cablebús project will destroy one of the city’s most iconic tree-lined medians—the camellón along Bulevar 5 de Mayo, right in front of Parque Juárez. But as of today, June 11, 2026, the facts tell a different story.

According to technical studies released by the Puebla government, the Cablebús route is still under development, with no final design or official permits granted yet. In fact, some station locations have already been adjusted to minimize environmental impact.

Back in April, José Luis García Parra, the state’s Cabinet Coordinator, shared that the initial estimate of nearly 1,000 affected trees was drastically reduced to just 97. Importantly, these trees won’t be cut down; instead, they will be either transplanted or pruned carefully. García Parra emphasized, “there will be no tree cutting” involved in the project.

One of the most sensitive spots along the route is Parque Juárez. To protect this green space, the government plans to build the station as an elevated structure, avoiding major damage to the area. Similarly, at Cerro de Amalucan, the project will use an existing parking lot rather than clearing any wooded zones.

Official data shows that out of the 97 trees slated for intervention, only 14 are near Parque Juárez, with the rest scattered along other parts of the route. The approach focuses on relocating these trees rather than removing them permanently.

For context, when Puebla’s Línea 3 of RUTA was constructed along the same boulevard, the impact on the camellón was far more invasive—requiring extensive roadworks, station construction, and dedicated lanes. The Cablebús, by contrast, is an aerial system designed to reduce ground-level disruption, with the main environmental concern being the careful handling of those 97 trees.

That said, the project is not without controversy. Environmental groups and local residents have raised valid concerns about the survival chances of transplanted trees and the loss of mature greenery’s ecological benefits. Still, claims that the Cablebús will “razor” the camellón or engage in massive tree cutting don’t align with the current official information.

As of today, June 11, 2026, the verifiable facts are: the Cablebús project involves intervention with 97 trees through transplanting or pruning, not large-scale deforestation, and the final route and design remain under review and approval. This cautious approach suggests a balance between expanding sustainable urban transport and preserving Puebla’s valued green spaces.