Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed public concerns Monday regarding recent U.S. military movements near Mexico, following heightened tensions in the region after the attack on Venezuela. The concerns arose after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory Friday, urging U.S. aircraft operators to "exercise caution" when flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America, citing unspecified "military activities."

President Sheinbaum stated that her administration waited for official assurances from the U.S. government that no U.S. military flights would enter Mexican airspace. According to Sheinbaum, the U.S. government did not initially provide advance notice to Mexico regarding these military operations. "We waited a couple hours until the U.S. government provided 'written' assurance that there would not be any U.S. military flights over Mexican territory," Sheinbaum said.

The U.S. government subsequently provided precise coordinates of the area where military activities were taking place. Mexican authorities then released a statement clarifying that the FAA advisory did not pose any implications for Mexico.

The FAA advisory and subsequent reassurances come amid a backdrop of increased regional instability. The attack on Venezuela has strained relations between several nations in the Americas and prompted heightened vigilance regarding military activity. The specific nature of the U.S. military activities in the eastern Pacific Ocean remains unclear. Neither the U.S. government nor the FAA has released further details beyond the initial advisory and subsequent communication with Mexican authorities.

The Mexican government has stated that it will continue to monitor the situation and maintain communication with the U.S. government to ensure the safety and security of Mexican airspace. Further developments are expected as the U.S. military activities continue.