National Guard’s Deployed Personnel in Mexico

Abstract

Mexico’s National Guard is a relatively new security force established in 2019. It was created to address the country’s high crime rates and complement traditional law enforcement.

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import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
from datawrapper import Datawrapper
import json
import warnings
warnings.filterwarnings('ignore')

Code

# Token gotten from datawrapper
filename = 'credentials.json'
# read json file
with open(filename) as f:
    keys = json.load(f)
# read credentials
token = keys['datawrapper_api']

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# Access datawrapper api
dw = Datawrapper(access_token = token)

National Guard

Mexico’s National Guard is a relatively new security force established in 2019. It was created to address the country’s high crime rates and complement traditional law enforcement.

Formation

In 2019, it emerged by merging elements of the Federal Police, Military Police, and Naval Police.

Mission

The National Guard was intended to be a gendarmerie, focusing on territorial defense and public security tasks like crime prevention and patrolling.

Structure

Initially envisioned under civilian control, a 2022 reform transferred command to the Ministry of National Defense, sparking controversy.

Current Status

The National Guard’s role is evolving. It still tackles crime, but also handles tasks like border control and disaster relief.

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