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Sheinbaum: U.S. Military Plane Routine Amid Tensions

1/21/2026

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President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. military plane's arrival at Toluca Airport was routine and for training, with no U.S. troops on Mexican soil.
Sheinbaum linked the timing to tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump commented on targeting Mexican cartels.
The FAA advisories urged U.S. pilots to exercise caution in Mexican airspace due to military activities, and Sheinbaum said there were no operational implications for Mexico.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum said the U.S. military plane's arrival at Toluca Airport was routine and for training, with no U.S. troops on Mexican soil.
Sheinbaum linked the timing to tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump commented on targeting Mexican cartels.
The FAA advisories urged U.S. pilots to exercise caution in Mexican airspace due to military activities, and Sheinbaum said there were no operational implications for Mexico.