Hundreds of Mexican military members arrive in Juárez

CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) - Hundreds of Mexican military members arrived in Juarez to join the close to 1,200 troops already on patrol, according to Mexico's Defense Ministry (SEDENA).

The 11th Military Region and the 5th Military Zone report that 100 members of the Parachute Rifle Brigade and 300 servicemen from other military units are deployed to the border to reinforce the Mexican National Guard (Guardia Nacional).

They are here to help with investigating high-impact crimes and help reduce Juarez's homicide rate.

The Mexican Army and National Guard are strengthening national security, according to military officials.

Photos courtesy: SEDENA México

"The Mexican Army and the National Guard reaffirm their commitment to contributing to the strengthening of security in the country—specifically in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua—acting in coordination with civilian authorities and with respect for human rights, in strict adherence to the National Public Security Strategy," SEDENA México told ABC-7 in a written statement.