Azul’s non-binding proposal to merge with Gol to face antitrust challenge Trump’s interventionist rhetoric hangs over Mexican marketOne of the key ongoing deals in Latin America is designed to enhance the aviation industry in Brazil. Airline Azul entered a non-binding agreement to merge with its troubled peer Gol earlier this month. If the deal goes ahead, it will face tough antitrust scrutiny.Thiago Barrozo Mergermarket’s Latin America Editor, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why the deal is so important at a time when the Brazilian currency is down against the dollar and interest rates are rising.Given the tough macro-economic environment, what other deals could we see in Brazil?How have US President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs against Mexico affected dealmakers' moods in that country?How are deal volumes in Latin America?All this and more in this week's Dealcast

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