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South American aviation liberalization

Entities: Brazil · Santa Cruz Province · Tomé França · Paraguay · Argentina

Overview

In early August 2026 Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay signed an open‑skies agreement that will permit airlines from the three countries to operate domestic routes across each other's territories. The pact, overseen by Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports Tomé Franca, aims to create a single‑market framework, lower fares and improve service, with Chile and Uruguay expressing interest in joining.

Following the agreement, airlines began announcing new routes to capitalize on the liberalised market. JetSMART launched a direct Buenos Aires‑Medellín service, while officials in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz province met with LATAM Airlines to explore additional connections to regional hubs such as Santiago and São Paulo. These developments illustrate the early impact of the open‑skies deal on regional connectivity and tourism.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    South American airlines add new routes to strengthen tourism and trade

    JetSMART launches Buenos Aires‑Medellín flights, while Bolivia’s Santa Cruz province negotiates new LATAM routes to boost tourism and trade across South America.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Brazil Launches Open Skies Agreement for South American Flights

    Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay signed an open‑skies pact that will let foreign airlines operate domestic routes, with Chile and Uruguay showing interest. The agreement aims to boost competition, lower fares, ​

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