US Issues Aviation Warning For Mexico And Nearby Regions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has formally notified American airlines about the risk involved in their operations. The responsible agency has specifically mentioned the regions that include Mexico, Central America, Panama, and parts of the Eastern Pacific ocean that should be strictly monitored while conducting flights. The FAA has pointed out the potential dangers owing to the military presence in these areas.

FAA Advisory Details

A notice containing the advisory was sent by the FAA to all U.S. airlines. For a period of sixty days, the notice will be in force. The FAA has mentioned that aircraft would be exposed to dangers at every height. This would also include the time of take-off and landing. The issuance of such advisories is nothing out of the ordinary in case of conflicts or areas where tensions have risen.

Political Context Behind the Warning

• The advisory has been issued in the wake of the fiery remarks of U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at Mexico. He has hinted at possible ground operations against the drug cartels and their hideouts. The US president has been very vocal in his accusations of drug-producing and drug-supplying countries in Latin America, including Mexico, Cuba, and Colombia, collaborating with the United States.
• He has even gone so far as to say that those countries that do not take action against the illegal drug trade could face dire consequences. These comments followed soon after the US military's activities in the area which were claimed to be part of drug trafficking prevention efforts. After these developments, warnings were also directed at other countries in Latin America.

Rising Speculation

With these events happening, the FAA's issuance of warnings about the air traffic has caught the attention of the people. The observers are inquiring if the advisory is an indication of the readiness for military intervention in Mexico. The FAA has yet to give an official declaration confirming the connection of the warning with any operation that is planned.