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• Graham Rapier
The proposed merger of Mexican low-cost carriers Volaris and Viva has cleared U.S. regulatory review, reducing the likelihood of further scrutiny from American authorities. A Mexican government commission is expected to decide on the transaction by year-end, leaving domestic approval as the key outstanding hurdle.
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The proposed merger of Mexican low-cost carriers Volaris and Viva has cleared U.S. regulatory review, reducing the likelihood of further scrutiny from American authorities. A Mexican government commission is expected to decide on the transaction by year-end, leaving domestic approval as the key outstanding hurdle.
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