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.