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Mexico Airlifts 1,170 Soldiers to Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez and León to Reinforce Security

The mission centers on coordinated deterrence operations with local and federal authorities under strict use‑of‑force rules.

Overview

  • Sedena began the deployment at 17:00 on March 18 under the National Public Security Strategy.
  • Troops were transported on three Mexican Air Force strategic airlifters from multiple points to the three cities.
  • The contingent includes 270 elite paratroopers from the Brigada de Fusileros Paracaidistas for rapid reaction.
  • Forces reinforce ongoing operations of the 2nd, 5th and 16th Military Zones alongside the Army, Air Force and National Guard.
  • Tasks emphasize deterrence, crime prevention and patrols with stated adherence to the National Law on Use of Force and respect for human rights, with no major operations reported so far.