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The El Paso Drone Crisis
On February 11, 2026, the FAA issued an unprecedented order closing all airspace within a 10-nautical-mile radius of El Paso International Airport for 10 days, citing “special security reasons.” The closure — the first of its kind since the September 11, 2001 attacks — grounded all commercial, cargo, and general aviation traffic, disrupting operations for nearly 700,000 residents and diverting emergency medical evacuation flights to Las Cruces, New Mexico, approximately 45 miles away.
Operation Absolute Resolve - January 3, 2026
In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the United States conducted a major military operation in Venezuela codenamed "Operation Absolute Resolve." The overnight mission resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
US and Venezuela: October 2025 Update
As of October 2025, US-Venezuela tensions have escalated significantly following US strikes on civilian boats allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela. Since September 1-2, 2025, the US has conducted multiple strikes killing at least 43 people, though no evidence of drugs has been publicly provided. The US has deployed its largest military presence in Latin America in decades
US Involvement in Venezuela
The United States’ recent escalation against Venezuela blends drug-war justifications with geopolitical and energy interests. Data shows Venezuela’s direct role in US-bound drugs is minimal compared to Mexico, while sanctions and selective licensing underscore oil and great-power competition considerations.