Mexico Congress approves law giving armed forces airspace monitoring duties

FILE PHOTO: A view shows senators during a session at Mexico's senate in Mexico City, Mexico September 8, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Wednesday approved a law giving the nation's armed forces a dominant role in airspace surveillance and defense, a measure proponents say is vital to national sovereignty and security.

The reform was sent to Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to be signed into law after being approved by the Senate, which is dominated by the ruling Morena party.