Mexico Cuts Public-Security Troops 66% and Opens Uruapan Intelligence Center
Mexico reduced public-security troops by 66% and opened an intelligence center in Uruapan, as part of a security response in Michoacán. The post Mexico Cuts Public-Security Troops 66% and Opens Uruapan Intelligence Center appeared first on The Rio Times .
Mexico has reduced its public-security troops by 66%, from 100,226 in 2024 to 34,160 in 2025, according to official Sedena (Mexican Secretariat of National Defense) data. This significant shift in security strategy, announced on August 6, 2026, represents a 66% decrease in personnel assigned to public-security duties, excluding the total armed forces strength.
The reduction comes amid a broader emphasis on intelligence-led operations over widespread troop presence, potentially freeing resources for specialized units. However, concerns about coverage in violent areas persist. To address regional security concerns, Mexico deployed 1,557 personnel to Michoacán on August 6, 2026, including 900 Army troops and 657 National Guard members, in response to U.S. alerts regarding threats to its inspectors.
The deployment aimed to restore security in avocado-producing areas, including Tancítaro, Tacámbaro, and Uruapan. This operation followed a U.S. temporary suspension of avocado inspections, which had threatened to disrupt exports. To enhance coordinated intelligence and security operations, Mexico established the Uruapan Intelligence-Fusion Center in August 2026.
This facility will improve real-time information sharing among federal, state, and municipal forces, supporting preventive actions and rapid responses. The center's establishment is part of Mexico’s strategy to tackle organized crime, becoming a key tool in the security sector. As the avocado belt's economy generates billions in export revenue, the troop reduction and intelligence center's deployment highlight the economic importance of agricultural exports and the need to protect key industries.
Written by urgent.news from The Rio Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
