Cuerpo de Defensa Rural

Guardia Rural
Active1920s–1950s (second stage)
1970s–present (modern)
Country Mexico
Branch Mexican Army
TypeGendarmerie
Nickname(s)Rurales
Engagements

The Rurales are a Mexican part-time militia called the Cuerpo de Defensa Rural (Rural Defense Corps).

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