Mexico Security Services
Secure Transportation and Executive Protection Services in Mexico
For over 10 years, ETS Risk Management has provided secure transportation and executive protection services to a wide range of clients traveling throughout Mexico. From organizations and executives, to VIPs, celebrities and leisure travelers, we have a service to suit.
We have a highly experienced local team of trained security drivers and armed security officers for secure transportation, executive protection services, and special event security. All of our local Mexican security team stem from either a military or federal law enforcement background, are extensively vetted and have worked alongside our U.S. and U.K. security teams on numerous occasions.
With a global reach, expert teams, and cutting-edge technology, ETS offers tailored security and transportation services that can be trusted in any situation. Whether it’s just a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or a full security detail involving armored vehicles, armed executive protection officers and multiple locations, we have the capability to assist.
Secure Airport Transfers in Mexico
ETS Risk Management can support all airport transfers with extensive secure transportation and executive protection services. This includes local security drivers, GPS monitoring and armed executive protection teams. We facilitate security transfers from city airports for a range of clients and are preferred suppliers to a number of Fortune 500 organizations. Our security drivers and close protection officers provide a low-profile meet and greet service and enable secure transit to/from airport and hotels. Armored vehicles and armed Close Protection officers are available on-demand. ETS operate in all major Mexican cities including Cabo, Cancun, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Juarez, Tijuana, and Monterrey.
Secure airport transfers and security transportation, in all major Mexican cities, can be booked online if preferred. Please visit ExecSecure® or alternatively, if you would prefer to speak to one of our team, contact us
Cross-border Secure Transportation in Mexico
ETS Risk Management provides secure transportation for cross-border transit between the USA and Mexico. We support businesses and organizations operating between both countries, most notably the manufacturing and industrial sectors. The companies frequently need to move employees and equipment between the border cities and often require secure transportation and associated security services to safely do so.
Whether El Paso to Juarez, the Tijuana border, McAllen to Reynosa, or Matamoros, The ETS Mexico and U.S. based security teams can provide secure border transportation services.
Armored Vehicle Rental in Mexico
ETS Risk Management is an industry leader in providing high-quality secure ground transportation solutions. A large number of our clients utilize ETS to facilitate security transfers and secure ground transportation throughout Mexico, with either high end non-armored (Luxury sedan or SUV) or low profile armored vehicles, accompanied by our highly trained security drivers. English speaking armed security officers can also be provided, if preferred.
Our competitive pricing, complemented with a world-class local security team, state-of-the-art vehicles and cutting-edge technology, ensures unparalleled levels of protection and complete peace of mind, ensuring clients can navigate any destination with absolute confidence.
Our secure transport service in Mexico has a full range of both non-armored sedans and SUVs as well as low profile armored vehicles, available for rental. To learn more about Armored Vehicle Rental Considerations and how Armored Vehicle Ratings work please click on the corresponding hyper-link.
Country-Wide Security Transportation and Executive Protection in Mexico
ETS provides risk management and travel security solutions to organizations, business travelers, celebrities, VIPs, Energy corporations, and NGOs traveling throughout Mexico. Our central areas of operation are in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, Cabo, and Cancun, as well as facilitating US-Mexico border crossing for businesses in Matamoros, Juarez, and Tijuana. We also support tourist travel throughout Mexico and special corporate events, primarily located on the pacific side of the country and the on The Gulf of Mexico.
Our local Close Protection Officers all stem from either Law Enforcement or Military backgrounds, providing high-level security and transportation services. They have operated for many years in high risk / high stress environments throughout Mexico and with a deep understanding of regional threats, their knowledge of the territory and the culture makes them invaluable assets.
ETS Risk Management regularly supports special event security in Mexico, including corporate and hospitality events in Cancun and Cabo, and executive meetings in Mexico City and Monterrey. We pride ourselves on supporting these events with a range of services, primarily security-focused but also facilitating transportation, crowd control and communication.
ETS Security Experience in Mexico
With a comprehensive approach that includes state-of-the-art vehicles, highly trained personnel, and a global reach, ETS ensures the safety and security of clients traveling through high-risk areas.
ETS Risk Management has been assisting our clients with secure ground transportation, risk management and close protection services in Mexico for over 12 years. We provide intelligence-led security solutions for both organizations and individuals, operating throughout Mexico, by planning every aspect of the assignment. From coordinating logistics to liaising with local authorities and stakeholders, in both an covert and overt fashion, our team delivers unparalleled protection and complete peace of mind, ensuring clients can navigate any destination with absolute confidence.
We have managed complex security tasks involving corporate and large-scale events for international corporations, energy companies, NGO’s, Media Organizations, celebrities, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI’s), offering a comprehensive security package including; risk assessments, secure transportation, close protection, physical security, and emergency management.
FIFA 2026
We are also slowly starting to prepare for our upcoming work at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Although it is still somewhat in the distance, our team is already forging contacts and examining opportunities to ensure a safe and seamless experience for all involved. We will be providing comprehensive security services, including secure ground transportation and executive protection, to safeguard VIPs, and key personnel throughout the event. With our expertise in managing high-profile events, we will deploy advanced risk mitigation strategies and closely monitor all movements to ensure secure, efficient transportation across venues. Our executive protection services will deliver discreet, yet robust, protection for high-level individuals, ensuring their safety while enabling them to focus on the event.
Mexico Security and Risk Overview
Mexico is one of the largest economies in Latin America, and its strategic location makes it a key player in global trade, particularly with the United States and Canada. While Mexico offers opportunities for business, tourism, and investment, it also faces significant security challenges. These challenges include organized crime, drug trafficking, political instability, and localized civil unrest.
The business traveler to Mexico is ill-served by a national or regional level risk assessment approach. Rather, Mexico travel risk must be viewed through the lens of locality. For example, risk levels in Cancun are not nearly the same as Monterrey. Mexico’s security situation is heavily influenced by the activities of criminal organizations, including drug cartels, which control large swathes of the country. These groups are responsible for a significant portion of the violence, particularly in specific states. Despite substantial government efforts to combat organized crime, the security forces have struggled to contain violence in some regions. More than ever before, business travelers unaware of the risk distinctions from district to district, and neighborhood to neighborhood are either placing themselves at unprecedented risk or missing out on closing deals in places where the risk is manageable. Click here to learn more about Mexico Risk and Security
Narco Terrorism
Mexico’s role as a major transit and production point for drugs, particularly those destined for the United States, makes it a critical battleground for drug cartels. Cartels engage in violent clashes for control over territories, particularly in northern states such as Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and Tamaulipas. Mexico’s security environment is dominated by the influence of powerful criminal organizations such as the Sinaloa Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and others. These groups engage in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, human trafficking, and other illicit activities. Violence in Mexico, including homicides, has remained persistently high, with certain states and regions experiencing elevated levels of crime. However, violence is often concentrated in specific areas, and most tourist destinations remain relatively low risk.
Mexico has one of the highest kidnapping rates in the world. Criminal organizations often target wealthy individuals, expatriates, and sometimes tourists for ransom. Also, corruption is widespread and impacts law enforcement and government agencies. Criminal organizations often bribe local officials and police forces to gain influence, complicating efforts to fight crime and secure justice.
Transport
Ground transportation in Mexico is a critical aspect of both business and leisure travel, but the country presents unique challenges related to safety and security. Understanding the risks associated with public and private transportation options can help travelers and businesses mitigate threats, especially those linked to organized crime, road safety, and infrastructure limitations. Road conditions can vary, with some rural areas experiencing poorly maintained roads. Mexico has one of the highest road traffic accident rates in Latin America. The risk of accidents is particularly elevated in urban areas, where traffic congestion and poor enforcement of traffic laws lead to frequent collisions.
Carjackings and highway robberies have been reported, especially in remote regions and at night. Travelers are advised to use toll roads (“cuotas”) where possible, as they are better maintained and monitored. Travelers should also be wary of fake police checkpoints or individuals posing as law enforcement officers to facilitate robberies or kidnappings.
Public transportation in major cities is generally safe, but incidents of crime on buses and at bus terminals do occur. It is recommended to use more secure forms of transportation, especially if travelling out of city or at night.
Natural Disaster
Mexico is also prone to natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and volcanic activity. Coastal areas, particularly on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, face seasonal hurricane risks from June to November. Mexico City and the surrounding region are located in an earthquake-prone zone. Travelers should familiarize themselves with local emergency procedures and stay updated on weather forecasts and earthquake advisories.
A multitude of threats exists within Mexico, as per any other LATAM country. Whether Crime, Narco-Terrorism, road safety, or natural disaster, it is important to speak with our risk management specialists for more information specific to your local area of operations and travel itinerary.
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FAQ’s for Secure Travel to Mexico
It really depends on where you are going, and what you are doing. A business traveler to Mexico is ill-served by a national or regional level risk assessment approach. Rather, Mexico travel risk must be viewed through the lens of locality. For example, risk levels in Monterrey are not nearly the same as Matamoros.
Speaking to local security specialists is the key to planning a safe and secure trip.
Yes, private security can be armed in Mexico through licensing obtained by the Department of Public Safety or as off duty Police Officer or Active Military personnel.
Yes, you can legally utilize armored vehicles in Mexico. They are commonplace in certain cities, especially Mexico City and Monterrey. Here is an article about armored vehicle considerations
The vast majority of business travel should utilize secure transportation services as it reduces risk significantly compared to rideshare services and taxis. Here is an article about why Rideshare services are not as safe as you think
In Mexico City, often non-armored vehicles with a security driver and a solid pre-travel safety briefing is commensurate with risk. In the Northern border regions, one may require a low-profile vehicle e.g. truck, and a covert advance asset to run the route and help fly under the radar. Alternatively, sometimes high profile armored vehicle convoy act as a necessary deterrent. Armed security may be required. One size definitely does not fit all in Mexico. Speak with us to discuss your travel plans.
Mexico is generally considered one of the safest locations for business travelers in Mexico (away from the tourist beach hubs), as long as you take the necessary precautions. As with any major city there are crime and safety risks, but with secure transportation, pre-determined meeting locations, and personal security awareness business can be conducted safely.
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