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title: "Brazilian regulator probes airlines LATAM, Gol over potential price alignment"
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description: "Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE has initiated an investigation into airlines LATAM and Gol for potential price alignment in the domestic passenger market. The probe, which began in 2023, revealed a consistent pattern of interdependence in pricing between the two carriers. Both LATAM and Gol have denied the allegations, asserting their commitment to free competition. The opening of the investigation does not imply a final judgment."
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# Brazilian regulator probes airlines LATAM, Gol over potential price alignment

SAO PAULO, April 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE opened an administrative proceeding to investigate possible price alignment between airlines LATAM and Gol in the domestic passenger market, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

\-- The decision follows a probe from CADE's general superintendence that began in 2023.

\-- The investigation used advanced data analysis and found a persistent pattern of interdependence in price movements between the carriers on important routes, CADE said.

\-- Chile-based LATAM and Abra Group's Gol will be notified to present their defense, and the process opening does not represent a final judgment, the regulator noted.

\-- Gol denied the alleged practices in a statement, saying it has "always championed free competition and pricing freedom."

\-- LATAM also rejected CADE's claims, and said free competition is a "non-negotiable value" for the company.

(Reporting by Fernando Cardoso; Editing by Rod Nickel and Tom Hogue)

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