Event Brief
Cartel Drones Spark Tensions Between US and Mexico
Filed: Feb 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
Summary: The closure of El Paso airport due to a cartel drone highlights rising tensions over drone use by crime groups.
WHO: U.S. authorities, Mexican cartel
WHAT: Closure of El Paso airport due to drone incursion
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: El Paso
WHY: Growing use of unmanned aircraft by crime groups
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