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Episode: Mexico will cancel partially-built new airport after strange vote | Learn English phrase ‘bursting at the seams’
Description: After holding an unofficial vote before he took office, president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced he would cancel the $15 billion Mexico City airport that is already under construction and one-third complete. The president-elect cited corruption and environmental damage in explaining his opposition. International investors looked on with concern, worried about Mexico’s ability to honor its contracts. Plus, learn the English phrase “bursting at the seams.” Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/101 Transcripts are always free and available now! ¿Hablas español? Você fala português? Parles-tu français? 你会说中文吗？日本語を話せますか？ The episode transcripts include instant translatio...