US Temporarily Closes Airspace Over El Paso Due to Drone Incident

The airspace over El Paso, Texas, was temporarily closed on Tuesday night after the U.S. government reported a drone incursion linked to a drug cartel. In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated there is no evidence of drone activity at the border and urged against speculation. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Defense acted swiftly to neutralize the threat, allowing air travel to resume shortly after. While U.S. officials have expressed concerns about cartel drones, intelligence suggests they are hesitant to cross the border due to potential repercussions from the U.S.

Key Details: • Airspace over El Paso was closed temporarily on Tuesday night. • President Sheinbaum emphasized the lack of evidence for drone use at the border. • The FAA and Department of Defense confirmed the threat was neutralized quickly. • Commercial flights have resumed following the reopening of airspace.