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Mexicana's Comeback and Mexico's Sky-High Ambitions

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) announced the Mexican government's acquisition of the Mexicana de Aviación brand, paving the way for the airline's revival. This act aims to make air travel more accessible, with plans for 20 destinations.

Mexicanist

Aug 10, 2023 — 2 min read

President AMLO proudly unveils the newly branded Mexicana de Aviación, symbolizing a new era for Mexican air travel.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) started today's morning conference from the National Palace with major announcements regarding the future of air travel in Mexico. The Mexican government has acquired the Mexicana de Aviación brand, concluding successful negotiations with over 7,000 airline workers.

This purchase, described as an “act of social justice” by representatives of Mexicana de Aviación, will pave the way for the revival of the state-owned airline. This move comes after the airline's employees' 13-year battle for due compensations, with the brand's assets appraised at 815 million pesos. Payments to the workers are set to commence shortly.

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