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Mexican Navy

Mexican Navy
Mexican Navy Emblem
Military unit
Unit nameMexican Navy
(Armada de México)
FoundedJanuary 19, 1821
CountryUnited Mexican States
TypeNavy
Size56,000 personnel
Part ofSecretary of The Navy
AnniversariesNovember 23.
EngagementsMexican Revolution Mexican-American War World War II,
Mexican Drug War.

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The Mexican Navy (Armada de México or SEMAR) is the naval branch of the Mexican military responsible for conducting naval operations. Its stated mission is "to use the naval force of the federation for the exterior defense, and to help with internal order". The Navy consists of about 56,000 men and women plus reserves, over 189 ships, and about 130 aircraft. The Navy maintains a constant modernization program in order to upgrade its response capability, although its programs are hindered by a lack of funding due to variable budgets and lack of continuity.

Given Mexico's large area of water (3,149,920 km2) and extensive coastline (11,122 km), the navy's duties are of great importance. Perhaps its most important on-going missions are the war on drugs and protecting PEMEX's oil wells in Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico. Another important task of the Mexican Navy is to help people in hurricane relief operations and other natural disasters.

Mexican Navy Video

BROWNSVILLE â The Zapata County sheriff Thursday was questioning why a Mexican military helicopter was hovering over homes on the Texas side of the Rio Grande. It was one of the more jarring incidents of the fourth week of border tensions sparked by drug killings, and rumors of such killings, in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez said he'd reviewed photos of the chopper flown by armed personnel Tuesday over a residential area known as Falcon Heights-Falcon Village near the binational Falcon Lake, just south of the Starr-Zapata county line. He said the helicopter appeared to have the insignia of the Mexican navy. It's always been said that the Mexican military does in fact ... that there have been incursions, Gonzalez said. But this is not New Mexico or Arizona. Here we've got a river; there's a boundary line. And then of course having Falcon Lake, Falcon Dam, it's a lot wider. It's not just a trickle of a river, it's an actual dam. You know where the boundary's at. The sighting came amid ongoing fighting between the Gulf Cartel and its former enforcers, Los Zetas. The mounting death toll and crisis of fear in cities across from the Texas border have drawn global attention, as has a news blackout in affected cities due to the kidnappings of eight Mexican journalists, at least one of whom was killed. As violence continued Thursday with a highway shootout in Tamaulipas, a Senate subcommittee in Washington heard testimony that drug cartels are trying <b>...</b>
2.12 min. | 4.08 user rating		 The Mexican Navy released footage of a woman who went by the nickname "La Flaka." She was the plaza boss for the Zetas drug cartel in San Nicolas, Nuevo Leon.
1.02 min. | 4.0 user rating		 comercial , o spot de la marina armada de mexico semar secretaria de marina armada de mexico
1.50 min. | 4.91 user rating		 vallarta-adventures.com Mexican Navy officials, along with local marine mammal experts, teamed up to free a Humpback whale from a life-threatening entanglement Friday. Members of the Mexican Navy (SEMAR), Vallarta Adventures and Instituto Technológico del Mar (ITMAR) collaborated and successfully unraveled a life-threatening fishing line from the whale, which was located in the North of Bay of Banderas, near Destiladeras beach.
9.48 min. | 5.0 user rating		 H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México, grabado el Domingo 26 de septiembre del 2010 Las ultimas semanas el ejercito y la marina mexicanos han realizado varias operaciones en contra del cartel del golfo, ah habido varios enfrentamientos, los mas fuertes el lunes 13, martes 14 y viernes 17 de este mismo mes, aparte de estos helicopteros, se han visto otro helicoptero y un avion, que aun no logro identificar, realizando tareas de reconocimiento.. A lo contrario de lo que muchos crean, en la ciudad se crean una sensacion de seguridad cuando se sabe que las fuerzas armadas estan operando... el cartel tiene miedo +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Two Mexican Navy Mi-17 doin air recon over the city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas. over the last month both Navy and Army activity has increased around the city, several gunbattles have been reported against gunmen of the Gulf Cartel, the most notorious between the 13th and 17th of this month, it was reported that the Mexican Marines were going after Antonio "Tormenta" Cárdenaz.. actual leader of the cartel. who has managed to avoid to be captured, still, the mexican armed forces aint giving up.
1.15 min. | 5.0 user rating
Mexican Navy in Cancun Mexico. Why so many ships? Why in one locatin? Why in Cancun? Mag3k.com Production. Michael Galich Producer & Director. May 26, 2008. View more video and pictures of Cancun at www.mag3k.com
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6.78 min. | 3.8 user rating		 18 best army in the world and getting stronger.
4.25 min. | 4.67 user rating		 Mariana Anguiano Mexican models Modelos Hombres Mujeres Mexicanos Los Mejores modelos de Mexico Guadalajara revista magazine coleccion primavera verano 2010 masculino femenino dama caballero speedo Ropa espectacular lanzamiento acompañados de los estudiaintes del centro de enmtrwnamiento en modelaje y actuacion de Sthera Models Hombres y Mujeres el fashion agencia de modelos agency SWIMSUIT bañador ropa de baño Shoot Shooting Male hombres guapos guapas modelos Best Models los mejores modelos en Guadalajara cute bois guys Man Men Cool sthera Reportaje de Revista Noti JOya Magazine Navy Francoisco tesau erika street zacal quetza joyeria CE-MAS camara de joyeria
1.62 min. | 3.75 user rating		 www.instablogs.com Haiti refuses Mexican food aid Mexico's ambassador announced on Wednesday that Government officials from Haiti rejected a Mexican aid ship carrying 77 tons of much-needed food aid because of "unfounded" swine flu fears. The Mexican navy ship El Huasteco was to arrive May 2 in Port-au-Prince carrying rice, fertilizer and emergency food kits to help the impoverished country respond to chronic hunger and devastating tropical storms. The executive director of Haiti's Health Ministry, Dr. Gabriel Thimothee, said no ships from Mexico are being allowed in Haitian ports. He said he could not say how or when that policy began.
1.17 min. | 4.11 user rating

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Mexican navy rescues migrants off Baja coast - CBS News Tweet this news
CBS News--(AP) MEXICO CITY (AP) � The -Mexican navy- says it has rescued 16 migrants whose boat sank in the Pacific Ocean off the Baja California coast near the coastal town of Rosarito. Migrants have increasingly tried to sneak into the United States by - Date : Fri, 06 May 2011 15:56:58 GMT+00:00
US-bred Criminal Alleged to be the Mastermind Behind Mexico Killings, Mass Graves - Fox News Tweet this news
Fox News--A -Mexican Navy- official who was not authorized to be quoted by name said that once in custody, Estrada Luna was unusually violent, struggling with his guards and attempting to slip off his handcuffs. "It was as if he couldn't get - Date : Sun, 08 May 2011 16:37:27 GMT+00:00
Mexican Navy kills gunmen, seizes arms, drugs in Tamps. - Monitor Tweet this news
Monitor--Saturday afternoon in Valle Hermoso, two men presumed to be involved in organized crime were killed during a gunfight with Mexican marines, according to a news release from the -Mexican navy-. The suspects were killed after opening fire on marine - Date : Mon, 09 May 2011 00:46:17 GMT+00:00
Mexican Navy Searching for Missing Female Crew Member on Disney Ship - Fox News Tweet this news
Fox News--The -Mexican Navy- is searching for a female crew member of the Disney "Wonder" cruise ship who disappeared while on a seven-day cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico. Authorities say the woman failed to show up for her onboard shi - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:38:02 GMT+00:00
Mexico - Working Tour of State of Guerrero - ISRIA (registration) Tweet this news
ISRIA (registration)--During the send-off of the Cuauhtémoc, Gentleman of the Seas Sailing Boat School, President Felipe Calderón acknowledged the honesty and commitment with which the -Mexican Navy- and Army participate in the fight for security. “I - Date : Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:19:34 GMT+00:00
Mexican Authorities Seize Weapons South of Matamoros - KRGV Tweet this news
KRGV--After the shooting, the gunmen took off. Authorities say the gunman later abandoned the vehicle they were in and tried to carjack a family. Two people were killed in the carjacking. A third was injured. Members of the -Mexican navy- searched the car - Date : Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:45:16 GMT+00:00
Valle Hermoso gunmen used fake Mexican marine vehicles - Monitor Tweet this news
Monitor--The fighting began after authorities received an anonymous tip of a convoy of SUVs carrying gunmen around Valle Hermoso, according to a news release from the -Mexican navy-. Naval officials sent a convoy of Mexican marines to investigate. ... - Date : Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:44:21 GMT+00:00
Mexican marines kill 8 gunmen - Monitor Tweet this news
Monitor--VALLE HERMOSO � The -Mexican Navy- announced the death of eight gunmen after a lengthy firefight early Tuesday morning. One Mexican marine was injured during the fighting; he was listed as out of danger. According to a news release from the -Mexi - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:33:45 GMT+00:00
20 killed in days of Tamps. clashes - Monitor Tweet this news
Monitor--On Sunday evening, gunmen attacked the Mexican customs checkpoint of Las Yescas near Valle Hermoso, according to a news release from the -Mexican Navy-. A group of Mexican marines stationed at the checkpoint fought off the attack, forcing the gun - Date : Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:15:28 GMT+00:00
Beached whale rescued by Mexican Navy - 3News NZ Tweet this news
3News NZ--A one-year-old humpback whale that beached itself in Manzanillo on Mexico's Pacific Coast has been guided back into the ocean with the help of the -Mexican Navy-. The one-year-old, 6-tonne, 9.4-metre humpback whale was found beached by a fi - Date : Wed, 02 Mar 2011 02:35:03 GMT+00:00

Mexican Naval Infantry Inventory>
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Cabo Corrientes class : Other ships
Vehicle/System Status Origin
Land vehicles
BTR-60/BTR-70 Has diesel engine and it does not have the turret with the 14.5 mm machine gun. Used with a 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher Russia
Ural-4320 Off-road 6x6 truck Russia
UNIMOG U-4000 Germany
Gama Goat Amphibious 6-wheeled vehicle. Used with a 40 mm Mk 19 grenade launcher or an Oerlikon 20 mm cannon. United States
Freightliner M2 4x2 truck Mexico
Ford-150 4x4 F-150 series pick up United States
Ford-250 4x4 F-250 series pick up United States
MiniComando Dodge 4x4 Pick up Mexico
Mercedes-Benz G-Class 4x4 cross-country vehicle Germany
Land Rover 4x4  
Assault rifles
M16 rifle In service United States
M4 Carbine In service United States
Submachine gun
Heckler & Koch MP5 In service Germany
Heckler & Koch UMP In service Germany
FN P90 In service Belgium
Heavy and light machine guns
M2 Browning machine gun In service United States
M249 Squad Automatic Weapon In service United States/Belgium
FN Minimi In service Belgium
CETME Ameli In service Spain
GAU-19 In service. Used on board of MD902 Helicopter. United States
Grenade launcher
Mk 19 grenade launcher In service United States
Milkor MGL In service South Africa
M203 grenade launcher In service United States
CIS 40 AGL In service Singapore
Shotgun
Remington 1100 In service United States
Sniper rifle
Heckler & Koch MSG90 In service Germany
Barrett M82 In service United States
Remington 700 In service United States
Pistol
Glock pistol In service Austria
Heckler & Koch USP In service Germany
FN Five-seveN In service. Special Forces Belgium
Artillery
OTO Melara Mod 56 105 mm In service Italy
Bofors 40 mm Sweden
51 mm FIROS (Multiple Launch Rocket System)
60 mm and 81 mm mortars
Anti-Ship Missile
Gabriel MK II missile In service. Used on board of Huracan class ships Israel
Anti-Aircraft missile
SA-18 Grouse In service Russia
Anti-tank rocket weapon system
RPG-75 In service. Infantería de Marina Czech Republic

Cabo Corrientes class : Other ships
Aircraft Origin Type Version In service Notes Images
Fixed wing
Antonov Ukraine Utility transport An-32B 4
de Havilland Canada Utility
Utility transport		 DHC-5 Buffalo
DH-8		 1
1
EADS CASA Spain Utility transport CASA C-295 4
Turbo Commander United States Transport 980 Turbo 4
Beechcraft United States Transport
Training		 Baron 55
Bonanza 33		 3
4
Learjet United States VIP transport LJ25
LJ31
LJ60		 1
1
1

Grumman United States Surveillance/AEW E-2C Hawkeye 3 Purchased from Israel, overhauled and delivered in 2004. Not in service as of 2009
CASA Spain Surveillance C-212 7 All C-212 have been upgraded with FITS (Fully Integrated Tactical System).
Lancair United States Transport
Training		 IV-P
Super ES
Legacy 2000		 3
3
2		 One Super ES lost in accident
Sabreliner United States Transport 60 2
Maule Air United States Training MX-7-235 14
Valmet Finland Training L-90 8 Turboprop engine: 313 kW Allison 250-B17F
Moravan Czech Republic Training Zlín Z-242L 8 Acquired in 2002. Two lost in accidents

Cabo Corrientes class : Other ships
Aircraft Origin Type Version In service Notes Images
Helicopters
Eurocopter   Search & rescue
Combat		 Fennec
Panther		 2
5		 Two lost in accidents.
Armed with gatling guns and/or rocket launchers when required for anti-narcotic operations.
Bölkow Bo 105   Surveillance EC-Super Five 11 Armed with gatling guns and/or rocket launchers when required.
Robinson United States Training R-44
R-22		 1
1		 One R-22 lost on accident.
MD United States Training MD-500 4
Mil Russia Transport Mi-2
Mi-17		 4
23		 Mi-17 armed with gatling guns and/or rocket launchers when required for anti-narcotic operations.
MD United States Combat MD-902 6 Side-mounted General Dynamics 0.5in multi-barrel GAU-19/A rotary machine-guns and M2 pods containing seven 2.75in rockets each, for anti-narcotic operations.

Future Aircraft :
Aircraft Origin Type Version On Order Notes Images
Helicopters
EADS CASA Spain surveillance CASA CN-235 6 To support the Mexican Drug War against the drug cartels.

Mexican Drug War (2006 �present)

Federal forces
Mexican Army * Mexican Air Force * Mexican Navy * Federal Investigations Agency * Federal Police * Édgar Eusebio Millán Gómez
Beltrán Leyva Cartel
FoundersArturo Beltrán Leyva * Alfredo Beltrán Leyva * Mario Alberto Beltrán Leyva * Carlos Beltrán Leyva * Héctor Beltrán Leyva * Edgar Valdez Villarreal
Current leadersHéctor Beltrán Leyva * Mario Alberto Beltrán Leyva * Sergio Villarreal Barragán
La Familia Michoacana
FoundersNazario Moreno González * Carlos Rosales Mendoza * José de Jesús Méndez Vargas * Enrique Plancarte * Arnoldo Rueda Medina * Servando Gómez Martínez * Dionicio Loya Plancarte * Rafael Cedeño Hernández * Alberto Espinoza Barron
Current leadersNazario Moreno González * Servando Gómez Martínez * Dionicio Loya Plancarte
Gulf Cartel
FoundersJuan Nepomuceno Guerra * Juan García Abrego
Current leadersAntonio Ezequiel Cárdenas Guillén * Jorge Eduardo Costilla
Juárez Cartel
(Armed wing: La Línea)
FoundersAmado Carrillo Fuentes * Pablo Acosta Villarreal * Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo * Rafael Aguilar Guajardo
Current leadersVicente Carrillo Fuentes * Juan José Esparragoza Moreno * Juan Pablo Ledesma
Sinaloa Cartel
FoundersJoaquín Guzmán Loera * Héctor Luis Palma Salazar * Adrián Gómez González
Current leadersJoaquín Guzmán Loera * Ismael Zambada García * Ignacio Coronel Villarreal
Tijuana Cartel
FoundersRamón Arellano Félix * Benjamín Arellano Félix * Francisco Rafael Arellano Félix * Carlos Arellano Félix * Luis Fernando Arellano Félix * Eduardo Arellano Félix * Francisco Javier Arellano Félix
Current leadersEnedina Arellano Félix * Luis Fernando Sánchez Arellano * Edgardo Leyva Escandon
Los Zetas
FoundersArturo Guzmán Decena * Jesús Enrique Rejón Águila * Jaime González Durán * Heriberto Lazcano * Miguel Treviño Morales
Current leadersHeriberto Lazcano * Miguel Treviño Morales
See also
Timeline of the Mexican Drug War * Mérida Initiative * Narco submarine * Project Gunrunner * War on Drugs * Operation Solare * Operation Xcellerator * Project Coronado



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