A proposal has been put forward to utilize Cancún International Airport’s extensive air connectivity to export products to Central and South America. The suggestion comes at a time when international tariffs remain uncertain, leaving the destination in need of diversification.
According to Sergio León, president of the Businessmen for Quintana Roo Association and member of the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment, and Technology (COMCE), Cancún’s airport connectivity presents an opportunity. “Cancún Airport provides us with extensive connectivity that has allowed us to access all continents for transportation, and today we have that connectivity with Central and the Caribbean, which we can use to explore these markets,” he explained.
Mexico has a free trade agreement with Central America, which León believes has not been fully utilized. Additionally, there are agreements in place with South American countries such as Peru, Chile, and Colombia.
León, an experienced business leader who has participated in trade talks worldwide, has successfully established export agreements with various countries, including Japan and several regions in South America. His expertise suggests that Quintana Roo’s export potential could be maximized through strategic market exploration.
Cancún International Airport currently ranks among the top 10 airports nationwide in terms of cargo movement, according to figures from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC). In 2024, the terminal handled a total of 36,165 tons of cargo. By year’s end, it is expected to surpass Mérida airport in Yucatán, which also features within the top 10 with 26,200 tons of cargo at the close of last year.
Experts believe that leveraging Cancún’s air connectivity could unlock new export opportunities for the destination and its surrounding regions.
Source: Sipse
