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The new Airbus A320 planes are planned to help expand service to 20 locations in Colombia and 10 international destinations.

"We are betting on the potential of Medellin, San Andres, and the country," said David Aleman of Avianca.

Colombian President Petro laments fall of Berlin Wall, calls for end to free markets. Multiple scandals surround former Colombian VP, rebels mock government

Wingo airline is increasing its holiday capacity with an additional 65,000 seats. The majority are domestic to San Andrés, Medellín, Cartagena, and Santa Marta.

The competitors are primarily concerned about a concentration of slots in Avianca's hands in Bogotá.

Avianca says it is willing to resurrect Viva, but wants better terms than the government has offered.

Taylor was born in 1966 on the small English-speaking island of Providencia, and studied marine biology at the Universidad del Valle in Cali.

Government inspectors took evidence from Viva & Avianca offices, while Avianca's CEO & General Counsel left the country.

The Peso closed Friday at $4622 close to record lows after Thursday President Petro made mention of taxing "hot money."

The merger has yet to be approved by regulators and is opposed by some competing airline operators.