Viva Aerobus Passenger Traffic Surge
Viva Aerobus, Mexico’s second-largest low-cost airline, reported a 17.6% increase in passenger traffic for April, marking the highest traffic growth in the past 14 months. This achievement is attributed to a more favorable base of comparison.
This growth extends Viva Aerobus’s 50 consecutive months of advancement, starting from February 2021 when airlines began to overcome the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Domestic traffic rose by 15.3% compared to April of the previous year, while international passenger numbers increased by 39% from the same period last year. The airline’s capacity, measured in available seat miles, grew by 10.4%.
Cumulatively, Viva Aerobus transported 9.353 million passengers from January to April 2025, reflecting a 12.5% increase compared to the previous year.
Financiera Independencia Pays Dividend
Financiera Independencia (Findep), a Mexican company specializing in microloans, announced that its shareholders approved the payment of a MXN 1,250 million dividend.
The company did not disclose the dividend amount per share or the payment date. In a statement, Findep clarified that the dividend comes from the net balance of the Fiscal Utility Account corresponding to accumulated results up to 2013, and thus is not subject to tax withholding.
Banco Azteca Excels in Cross-Border Payments
For the second consecutive year, Banco Azteca and Grupo Elektra have been included in FXC Intelligence’s Top 10 Cross-Border Payments Companies list, a highly respected global payments industry analysis firm.
This recognition positions Grupo Elektra among global leaders with significant impact on cross-border payment services.
In recent years, Banco Azteca has strengthened its presence in the international payments ecosystem, remittances, and financial products targeting migrant populations. This has been achieved through strategic alliances, digitalization processes, and infrastructure expansion that facilitate access nationwide.
The list considers over 15,000 companies worldwide.
Stori Receives “Hecho en México” Certification
On Tuesday, May 13, Mexican fintech unicorn Stori, co-founded by Marlene Garayzar, received the “Hecho en México” (Made in Mexico) certificate from Marcelo Ebrard, the Secretary of Economy.
Alongside the Government of the State of Mexico, through the Secretariat of Mobility (SEMOV), Stori introduced Movimex x Stori, the first co-branded credit card backed by Mastercard. This card rewards public transportation users in the State of Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is Viva Aerobus’s recent passenger traffic growth? Viva Aerobus saw a 17.6% increase in passenger traffic for April, the highest growth in the past 14 months.
- What factors contributed to Viva Aerobus’s traffic growth? The favorable base of comparison and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic’s adverse effects played significant roles.
- What dividend news did Financiera Independencia announce? Financiera Independencia’s shareholders approved a MXN 1,250 million dividend payment.
- Why is Banco Azteca’s inclusion in the Top 10 Cross-Border Payments Companies list significant? This recognition positions Banco Azteca among global leaders in cross-border payment services, highlighting its growing influence.
- What is Stori and what certification did it receive? Stori is a Mexican fintech unicorn that received the “Hecho en México” (Made in Mexico) certificate, acknowledging its contributions to the Mexican economy.
