US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration
Summary
The United States temporarily closed and later reopened the airspace over El Paso, Texas, due to claims that a Mexican cartel's drone entered U.S. airspace. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially paused flights, but lifted the airspace closure after determining there was no threat to commercial aviation. The Mexican government has not confirmed the drone incident, and reports suggest it might have been related to U.S. military testing.Key Facts
- The FAA temporarily closed airspace over El Paso, Texas, due to alleged cartel drone activity.
- Flights resumed after the FAA found no threat to commercial aviation.
- The closure lasted from late Tuesday night until early Wednesday morning.
- U.S. authorities suggested a cartel drone caused the incident.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated there was no info on drone use but agreed to investigate.
- Some anonymous U.S. officials hinted at a possible false alarm due to military tests.
- Reports also mentioned that a party balloon was earlier mistaken for a drone and shot down.
- President Trump's administration has taken a strong stance on cartel threats, designating cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations."
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