Mexico Passenger Growth Lags Brazil, Colombia in 2025: ALTA

Mexico Business
Teresa De Alba
03 July 2026

Mexico has expanded its airport infrastructure through new terminals and modernization projects, yet passenger traffic growth continues to lag behind other major Latin American aviation markets. While Brazil and Colombia posted passenger growth of 9% and 5%, respectively, Mexico recorded 2.4% growth in 2025, below the regional average of 3.8%, according to the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). Industry representatives say the gap reflects the absence of a long-term aviation policy despite increased infrastructure investment...

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