Mexican President Reassures Nation on US Military Activities Amid Cartel Tensions

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments come after the FAA notified airmen about military operations near the country.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum present a new security strategy against violence for Michoacan state at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, on Nov. 9, 2025. Claudia Rosel/AP Photo

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Jan. 19 that her government has received written assurance that there won’t be any U.S. military flights over Mexico.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Jan. 16 advised American aircraft operators to proceed with caution over sections of the eastern Pacific Ocean adjacent to Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America, attributing the notice to ongoing military exercises.