We understand the needs of the marketplace and are driven by our expertise in the security arena. Today's world is replete with geopolitical, cultural and ideological tensions which creates risks that need to be mitigated.
Specialist anti-kidnapping units have been created by the Mexican government to tackle the increasing levels of kidnapping in the country, which are among the highest in the world.
Authorities report that over 650 people have been kidnapped this year alone, a dramatic increase on last years figures.
The measure was proposed at a security summit in August, with the country's security council saying each of the 31 states and the Federal District would receive $1.1m in additional funding to implement the anti-kidnapping units.
Since Felipe Calderon became president of Mexico in 2006 violence has escalated in the country, despite the deployment of over 40,000 military personnel to tackle Mexico's drug cartels.
Although official reports state there have been over 650 kidnappings this year, human rights groups claim that the figures are much higher, with up to two thirds of abductions believed to be unreported. They also claim that corrupt police officers are involved in the abductions.
Other measures the security council have proposed include standardising the country's anti-abduction laws and creating high-security prisons for kidnappers.
subscribe
news archive