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Mexico: Senate Handing Control of National Guard to the Military Sparks Opposition From Rights Groups, Lawyers

Sep 11, 2022 11:24 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Mexico's Senate has passed a bill that hands control of the National Guard to the Mexican Army after the measure was approved on Friday.

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Wants to Reform Mexican National Guard

Sep 02, 2022 01:51 AM EDT By Rick Martin

After establishing Mexico's National Guard in 2019, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has already proposed reforms in his landmark security force.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Ignores U.S. Pres. Joe Biden's Request for National Guard Troops at State of the Union

Feb 28, 2022 08:53 PM EST By Mary Webber

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his choice not to send National Guard troops to Washington during U.S. President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech.

Biden's Vaccine Mandate Battle: Alaska Joins Texas in Lawsuit Against the Administration After Requiring National Guard's Vaccination

Jan 27, 2022 09:17 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Alaska joins Texas in a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its vaccine mandates on National guards.

Donald Trump's Unsigned Executive Order Would Have Allowed National Guard to Seize Voting Machines: Report

Jan 21, 2022 08:26 PM EST By Mary Webber

Donald Trump's executive order draft was found that it would have authorized the secretary of defense to send National Guard troops to confiscate voting machines around the country in the weeks after the 2020 election.

New Mexico Asks National Guard to Be Substitute Teachers Amid COVID-19 Surge; Around 800 School Staff Needed

Jan 21, 2022 12:10 AM EST By Giul Martin

New Mexico's government is calling out the National Guard to help keep classrooms open by serving as substitute teachers amid surging COVID-19 cases.

Jalisco Cartel Gunmen Carried out Drone Attack, Beat Civilians in Mexico Town

Dec 10, 2021 04:50 AM EST By Mary Webber

A faction of the Jalisco Cartel has launched a drone attack at a community in Mexico's Michoacan state on Tuesday night.

Defense Department Rejects Oklahoma Governor's Request to Exempt State's National Guard From COVID Vaccine Mandate

Nov 30, 2021 08:34 PM EST By Mary Webber

Defense Department Secretary Lloyd Austin denied a request sent by the Oklahoma governor to exempt members of the state's National Guard from the COVID vaccine mandate.

12 Killed After Deadly Clashes Between Jalisco Cartel, Sinaloa Cartel, and National Guard in Mexico

Nov 30, 2021 05:52 AM EST By Joshua Summers

At least 12 died in a series of clashes between the Jalisco cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel on Friday in Mexico's Zacatecas state.

Texas-Based Expert on Drug Cartels Warns Tourists Not to Visit Mexico

Nov 18, 2021 11:27 PM EST By Jess Smith

A Texas-based security consultant and expert on Mexican cartels warned the people against visiting Mexico due to the turf wars which extended on Mexico's tourist zones.

Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Update: National Guard Troops on Standby While Closing Arguments Underway

Nov 15, 2021 08:49 PM EST By Joshua Summers

National Guarda is on standby as Kyle Rittenhouse trial's closing argument continues.

5 National Guard Officers in Mexico Hurt After Hundreds of Migrants Hurl Rocks

Nov 05, 2021 07:40 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Five officers of Mexico's National Guard were injured after a group of migrants attempting to walk across southern Mexico pelted them with a hail of rocks.

Mexico Creates National Guard Special Team to Recover Stolen Archaeological Pieces

Sep 28, 2021 06:01 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Mexico has a new special team composed of National Guard personnel dedicated to recovering stolen archaeological pieces and historical documents.

Uniformed National Guard Soldier Arrested After He's Caught Trying to Transport Cocaine in Texas

Sep 17, 2021 09:23 AM EDT By Jess Smith

An Alabama National Guard soldier was arrested on September 13 after he tried to transport a kilogram of cocaine in Hidalgo, Texas.

Capitol Police Requests Extended Assistance of National Guard Due to Security Threats

Mar 04, 2021 07:54 PM EST By Mary Anne Webber

The U.S. Capitol Police are requesting for the extension of National Guard troops' assistance to help protect the complex, according to two officials.