The Mexican government has acquired Mexicana de Aviación, a national airline, for US$48 million. This acquisition aims to compensate 7,407 employees and end a 13-year conflict, enabling the airline to resume operations under the supervision of the Armed Forces. Ticket sales for 20 national destinations are set to begin in September, with prices touted to […]
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