For more than a year, the Navy had already been responsible for security at the airport, and this new move will give them a more hands-on role, from overseeing security and operations to managing the airports finances.
The plan is to turn the airport into a “public service company” that will be operated by the Navy. This move marks the first time in Mexican history that an airport has been taken over by the military. The government hopes that this move will help strengthen security at the airport and improve the overall operations. However, some experts are questioning how it will be managed and whether military personnel can effectively handle the day today operations of a major international hub. Additionally, there are worries that this could lead to a further militarization of public spaces and the restriction of civil liberties.
