Rurales
Government office
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In Mexico, the term Rurales is used in respect of two armed government forces. The historic Guardia Rural was a rural mounted police force, founded by President Benito Juárez in 1861 and expanded by President Porfirio Díaz. Wikipedia
Jurisdiction: Mexico
Active: 1861–1914 (first stage); 1920s–1950s (second stage); 1970s–present (modern)