Mexican officials feared El Paso airspace closure signaled U.S. incursion into Mexico

Feb 13, 2026 - 18:00
Mexican officials feared El Paso airspace closure signaled U.S. incursion into Mexico

Coming weeks after airspace was closed over Venezuela before the overthrow of Nicolás Maduro, the shutdown of airspace over El Paso alarmed Mexican officials, who thought it might presage U.S. military activity in Mexico.