Category: Latin American News

Written by Juan Carlos Machorro, Andres Remis, and Emilio Nicanor Gaytán López On 28 October, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) imposed unprecedented restrictions on Mexican aviation. The DOT blocked Mexican airline routes, froze future growth from both Mexico City airports (AICM and NLU), and proposed banning cargo on passenger flights between AICM and […]

Written by José Elias Del Hierro with Del Hierro Abogados, Colombia Infrastructure, Growth, and Legal Opportunities in the New Cycle of Aviation Expansion 1. Aerocivil Launches the 2025–2030 Airport Infrastructure Plan Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil) has unveiled its National Investment Plan 2025–2030, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure and strengthening regional connectivity […]

Written by Xavier Rosales and Chester Salazar del Pozo for CorralRosales – Ecuador, November 2025 The Ecuadorian National Assembly (Congress) is reviewing the Organic Civil Aviation Bill, a comprehensive initiative to modernize the country’s aeronautical framework and consolidate its core regulatory instruments into a single statute. The Bill was submitted by the Ecuadorian Aviation Authority […]

Written by Gonzalo Yelpo with Yelpo y Facal The draft National Budget Bill for the period 2025–2029, currently under parliamentary consideration, introduces a provision of particular relevance to the aeronautical and tourism sectors. Article 319 of the bill entrusts the Ministry of Tourism, through the National Directorate of Tourism, with the implementation of a new […]

Written by Marcela Correa with Basch & Rameh https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-correa-24892a78/ Following the enactment of Law 15,066 in December 2024, which approved a total amount of BRL 4 billion to support Brazilian airlines in need, the Brazilian government has been advancing a plan to provide the conditions for public financing through the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). Under […]

Written by Nicole Cunha with Basch & Rameh www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerenecunha Brazil is a signatory to the Montreal Convention, which limits the amount of compensation for cargo and baggage claims. At the same time, Brazil also has a federal law that addresses consumer rights—the Consumer Protection Code (Federal Law 8.078/1990) (“CDC”)—as well as the Civil Code (Law […]

Written by Nicole Cunha with Basch & Rameh www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerenecunha The Cape Town Convention has become effective in Brazil since 2012 with local federal implementation decree since May 2013. Brazil has adopted “Alternative A” under Cape Town Protocol (as defined below) and instituted a 30-day stay period which should be applied in cases of Brazilian airline […]

Written by Gonzalo Yelpo with Yelpo y Facal in Uruguay Ground handling is an essential component of the airport ecosystem, with a direct impact on operational efficiency, costs, and air transport safety. Its regulation determines the market structure and shapes competition among different operators. In Uruguay, Decree No. 280/002, enacted in 2002, established a framework […]

Written by Maria de Lourdes Marengo and Nadya Price with Patton, Morengo & Avsat in Panama The Government of Panama has confirmed its intention to grant a concession over various airports including the cities of Colon, David and Rio Hato with the objective of improving their operative efficiency, reduce the Estate’s financial costs and increase […]

Written by Jose Elias Del Hierro, with Del Hierro Abogados in Colombia Introduction: A New Era for Aviation in Colombia Colombia is undergoing a profound transformation in its aviation sector. With steady growth in passenger and cargo traffic, an open skies policy, strategic international alliances, expanding infrastructure, and a forward-looking sustainability agenda, the country is […]