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• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
Argentina and Uruguay have signed an agreement removing capacity restrictions on air services between the two countries. Confirmed by both foreign ministries, the framework liberalizes flight frequencies and routes as the governments seek to strengthen bilateral air connectivity.
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Argentina and Uruguay have signed an agreement removing capacity restrictions on air services between the two countries. Confirmed by both foreign ministries, the framework liberalizes flight frequencies and routes as the governments seek to strengthen bilateral air connectivity.
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