Cuerpo de Defensa Rural
| Guardia Rural | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1920s–1950s (second stage) 1970s–present (modern) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Branch | Mexican Army |
| Type | Gendarmerie |
| Nickname | Rurales |
| Engagements | |
Rurales is the common name for the Cuerpo de Defensa Rural (Rural Defense Corps) a Mexican part-time paramilitary force.