• FAA warns of potential military activities affecting airspace over Mexico and Central America.
• Notices to Airmen issued for a 60-day period due to GPS interference risks.
• Warnings come after U.S. military actions in Venezuela and threats against drug cartels.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued warnings advising airlines to exercise caution while flying over Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS signal interference. The advisories, effective for 60 days, cover various regions including Panama, Ecuador, and Colombia, as well as sections of airspace over the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to Indiatimes, Le Monde, and Reuters.

The FAA's warning comes amid increasing geopolitical tensions, following significant US military actions in Venezuela, including an operation that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of further military actions in the region, stating specifically that drug cartels are “running Mexico” and that the US could strike land targets to combat them. “We are going to start now hitting land," he remarked in a recent statement, which has escalated concerns in the region, according to Al Jazeera and South China Morning Post.

The FAA’s measures follow a recent incident where a JetBlue flight near Venezuela had to take evasive action to avoid a collision with a US Air Force tanker plane, highlighting the ongoing risks in the area. The FAA has explained that such flight advisories are routine where military hostilities are present, as noted by Reuters.

In response to the FAA's warnings, Mexican authorities clarified that these advisories are precautionary and do not affect Mexican airspace or operations of non-US airlines. Still, the situation remains tense as the FAA continues to coordinate closely with the US military amidst these escalated operations, as emphasized by multiple sources including Le Monde and South China Morning Post.