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Brazilian Government Supports GOL and Azul Merger, Expects Completion Within 12 Months

The Brazilian government has provided an updated timeline on the proposed merger between GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, estimating that the process will be finalized within 12 months. This timeline aligns with the deadline set by CADE, Brazil’s antitrust regulator.

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Brazil’s CADE Raises Concerns Over GOL-Azul Merger

Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has expressed significant concerns over a potential merger between GOL and Azul, two of the country’s leading airlines. While CADE members deem it “almost impossible” to approve the merger without restrictions, they clarified that the proposal does not currently warrant outright rejection.