Latin American Air Cargo Grows 4% in July as Argentina Declines Again. International air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean maintained its positive trajectory during July 2026, recording a 4% year-over-year increase. In total, the region transported 334,099 metric tons, approximately 12,754 tons more than in July 2025, marking seven consecutive months of growth. Regional expansion was primarily concentrated in Brazil and Colombia, which together contributed 12,581 additional tons, accounting for 98.6% of the net growth recorded across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Brazil handled 83,673 tons, up 9.8% year-over-year, while Colombia reached 66,568 tons, representing an 8.4% increase. In Brazil, the trade corridor with the United States dropped by 2.2%, though the country offset this decline with higher volumes to and from Nigeria, Germany, Portugal, and France. In contrast, Colombia‘s cargo traffic with the United States rose by 13.2%, accounting for nearly 90% of the nation’s total growth.
Major markets exhibited mixed performance. Combined bilateral cargo volumes between Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Chile with the United States grew by 3.6%. Colombia posted the highest gain at 13.2%, while Brazil fell 2.2%, Mexico dropped 2%, and Chile declined 2.5% on their respective United States routes. Meanwhile, Peru grew 7.5% and Panama advanced 4.4%, with overall totals for Mexico rising 0.4% and Chile expanding 1.6%.
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Argentina recorded another contraction, experiencing a 1.6% year-over-year drop in July. Cargo volumes also declined in Ecuador (-6.5%), Costa Rica (-8.3%), and El Salvador (-5.5%).
“Seven consecutive months of growth confirm the resilience and potential of air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean,” stated Peter Cerdá, CEO of ALTA.
The executive emphasized that the challenge now is to extend this momentum to more markets through enhanced operational efficiency, modern infrastructure, and policies that boost the sector’s competitiveness. July’s performance highlights a dynamic yet uneven regional landscape: while Brazil and Colombia drive most of the expansion, other markets—including Argentina—continue to face hurdles in matching the broader growth observed across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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