On April 14, 2025, the federal government, through Secihti, awarded a contract worth 5 million pesos to Rocketel SAPI for the design and manufacture of the Olinia car. However, this decision has sparked questions because Rocketel is a telecommunications company headquartered in a residential house in M\u00e9rida, Yucat\u00e1n\u2014not an automotive manufacturer.<\/p>\n
The contract, registered under Oficio HS20\/DGM-036-0\/2025, contradicts earlier statements that the Olinia project would be developed by students from the Instituto Polit\u00e9cnico Nacional and the Tecnol\u00f3gico de Puebla. Rocketel\u2019s main shareholder, Adrian Aguirre Palme, resides in Park City, Utah, where he owns a ski elevator company, further distancing the firm from automotive expertise.<\/p>\n
Rocketel\u2019s listed address is Calle 23 N\u00famero 198, Interior 4, Colonia San Miguel, M\u00e9rida, Yucat\u00e1n, CP 07140\u2014a green house that does not resemble an industrial testing facility. When asked for details on expenses, safety tests, technical specifications, or production timelines, Secihti declined to provide information, citing concerns over compromising their \u201ccompetitive advantage.\u201d<\/p>\n
This situation raises important questions about transparency and the involvement of local talent in Puebla\u2019s ambitious transportation projects, such as the cableb\u00fas and telef\u00e9rico systems, which aim to improve urban mobility and social inclusion. While innovation and new partnerships are welcome, ensuring that projects benefit local communities and maintain clear accountability is essential for building trust and advancing equitable development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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