Cuerpo de Defensa Rural

For the historic Rurales of Mexico, see Rurales. For other Rurales types forces, see Rurales (disambiguation).
Guardia Rural
Active1920s–1950s (second stage)
1970s–present (modern)
Country Mexico
Branch Mexican Army
TypeGendarmerie
NicknameRurales
Engagements

Rurales is the common name for the Cuerpo de Defensa Rural (Rural Defense Corps) a Mexican part-time paramilitary force.

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