Overview and Key Statistics
In 2024, the Guardia Nacional (GN) used firearms to repel attacks 262 times, resulting in 126 civilian fatalities. The annual activities report for 2024, submitted to the Senate, states that GN personnel faced 284 armed assaults, with firearms used exceptionally and as a last resort to neutralize aggressors in 262 instances, adhering to the National Law on the Use of Force.
The report highlights that 53% of the attacks against GN concentrated in six federal entities: Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Sonora, and Tamaulipas. The National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) did not issue any recommendations for excessive use of force in 2024.
Cybersecurity Efforts
Through cyber vigilance, the GN managed to deactivate 4,407 websites that impersonated various institutions for fraud, spreading malicious codes, and gathering personal and financial data. Among these, 3,831 pretended to be governmental sectors, 402 private, and 174 financial.
Combating Child Pornography and Human Trafficking
The GN rescued and identified 41 victims of child pornography, filed 103 complaints, and apprehended 39 suspects. Fifteen convictions were obtained for human trafficking in the form of child pornography.
Organization and Personnel
By the end of 2024, the GN consisted of 137,716 personnel: 108,089 were deployed across the 32 federal entities in state coordinations; 18,736 were assigned to specialized units for intelligence, scientific investigation, procedural security, penal reviews, cultural heritage protection, natural protected area security, immediate reaction force, and strategic road and installation security. The remaining 10,891 were distributed in Mexico City, assigned to command, direction, and control units responsible for managing human, material, and financial resources, as well as administrative, technical, and operational aspects of the institution.
Detentions and Drug Seizures
Through preventive and investigative efforts, the GN apprehended 10,069 individuals, with 2,704 handed over to federal prosecution, 2,746 to common prosecution, and 4,619 for administrative offenses.
- 6,055 vehicles were secured
- 2,767,233 liters of gasoline were confiscated
- weapons, 128 kg of fentanyl, 1,601,274 pills of the same drug, 4,430 kg of methamphetamine, and 568 kg of crystal were seized
- $22,776,575 pesos, $2,663,311 USD, and 46,565 euros were recovered
The GN does not have records of personnel penalized for law-breaking acts during their duties, but the Internal Affairs Unit filed 286 criminal denunciations against 749 members for alleged delinquency during their service.
Army and Navy Tasks
The Senate received the Semiannual Report of the Permanent Force in Public Security Support Tasks from November 20, 2024, to May 19, 2025. The Army detained 301 violence generators, including two regional chiefs, four garrison commanders, seven cell leaders, 12 relevant operators, and 271 delinquent organization members.
The Navy apprehended 124 violence generators, comprising ten priority targets, five regional chiefs, two cell leaders, five relevant operators, and 83 criminal organization members.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Guardia Nacional? The Guardia Nacional is a public security force in Mexico responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting critical infrastructure, and supporting other security agencies.
- Why are the six states mentioned significant? These states account for 53% of the attacks against the Guardia Nacional, indicating a higher concentration of security challenges in these regions.
- What role does cybersecurity play for the GN? Cyber vigilance enables the GN to identify and shut down fraudulent websites impersonating various institutions, protecting citizens from data theft and financial scams.
- How does the GN address child pornography and human trafficking? The GN actively rescues victims, files complaints, apprehends suspects, and secures convictions to combat these heinous crimes.
- What is the composition of the Guardia Nacional? The GN consists of over 137,000 personnel deployed across Mexico in state coordinations, specialized units, and centralized command, direction, and control structures.
- What were the outcomes of detentions and drug seizures in 2024? The GN detained more than 10,000 individuals and seized substantial quantities of drugs, weapons, and currency, contributing to public safety and dismantling criminal networks.
- What tasks did the Army and Navy undertake in 2024? Both branches focused on apprehending key figures responsible for violence and dismantling criminal organizations, with the Army detaining 301 individuals and the Navy apprehending 124.
