U.S. military transport plane spotted at Mexican airport raises questions

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed concerns about recent U.S. military movements near Mexico, including a U.S. Federal Aviation Administration flight advisory and a U.S. military transport plane at a Mexican airport, amid heightened tensions following U.S. action in Venezuela.

Some key facts:

• The FAA urged caution for flights over the eastern Pacific near Mexico on Friday due to military activities.

• The U.S. government provided written assurance to Mexico that there would be no U.S. military flights over Mexican territory.

• A U.S. military transport airplane was spotted at Toluca airport, about 39 miles west of Mexico City.

• Opposition Sen. Clemente Castaneda questioned the plane’s presence, noting that Mexico’s Senate must approve foreign troops in Mexico.

• Ms. Sheinbaum described the operation as “logistical” and said it did not require Senate approval.

• Mexican public servants boarded the U.S. plane for training in the United States, authorized by the secretary of defense.

• The incidents occurred amid tensions following the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.

• Security officials from both countries are scheduled to meet Friday to strengthen security cooperation and counter cartels.

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