Mexico Confirms No U.S. Military Flights Over Its Airspace

Mexico Confirms No U.S. Military Flights Over Its Airspace

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico addressed rising concerns on Monday regarding U.S. military activities nearing Mexican territory. This follows tensions heightened by incidents in Venezuela.

Last Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a cautionary note to aircraft operators over the eastern Pacific, encompassing areas of Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America due to reported military actions.

Sheinbaum remarked that her administration sought written commitments from the U.S. confirming the absence of military flights over Mexico. The U.S. provided precise coordinates for their operations, assuring Mexican authorities that the FAA alert had no repercussions for Mexico.

Concerns were amplified following the circulation of images showing a U.S. military transport aircraft at Toluca Airport, located approximately 63 km from Mexico City. Opposition Senator Clemente Castañeda challenged the government, asserting that Senate approval is needed for foreign troop presence.

Sheinbaum clarified that the aircraft's presence was for a logistical training operation, which did not necessitate Senate approval. The procedure had the backing of the Secretary of Defense and adhered to established bilateral agreements between Mexico and the U.S.

These occurrences highlight ongoing tensions following the previous U.S. administration's actions in Venezuela and renewed threats of military intervention against Mexican drug cartels.

Both nations affirm their commitment to collaborative security efforts while honoring Mexico's sovereignty. Officials from Mexico and the U.S. are slated to reconvene this Friday to enhance cooperation against drug cartels and curb the illicit flow of fentanyl and weapons across their shared border.

Jan. 20, 2026 11:21 a.m. 270
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