Bolivia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Brazil, with the aim of enabling the fifth freedom of the air within the framework of the implementation of an open skies policy.
Based on recent developments in early 2026, the two South American countries are actively strengthening their bilateral integration, including initiatives to boost air connectivity as part of a broader agenda aimed at infrastructure, energy, and transportation development.
With this measure integrating their tramsport system, air operators from both nations will be able to fly to any destination within their respective territories, without frequency or capacity limitations, according to Vision 360, a news agency based in La Paz.
The agreement enables the transport of passengers, cargo and mail to third countries, generating new opportunities for tourism and foreign trade. In a first stage, it is estimated that the growth of cargo and passengers on these routes could increase by 20%.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a document that pays particular attention to the creation of a predictable, secure and integrated business environment, as well as to the development of transport, energy, agriculture, environment, trade, investment and tourism infrastructure.
In addition, Bolivia is seeking to promote similar legal instrument with Chile and Paraguay, and the country also participated in the tender for the Rio de Janeiro Airport.
Key Details of the Agreement:
• Purpose: The agreement aims to boost air connectivity, enhance tourism, and stimulate economic growth within the region.
• Fifth Freedom Rights: Fly from Bolivia, stop in Brazil, and continue to a third country for example Argentina or beyond, carrying revenue traffic between them.
• Policy Shift: This move aligns with broader efforts in Latin America to modernize the aviation sector and move away from restrictive bilateral agreements toward open, competitive markets.
• Broader Content: Brazil has been actively expanding these rights, previously signing similar agreements with other nations to improve regional connectivity.
Bolivia Minister of Public Works, Mauricio Zamora, explained that this MoU releases all trade restrictions between the two countries, allowing Bolivian and Brazilian air operators to operate any destination without restriction or frequency and capacity.
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