Armando Vargas
Armando Vargas is a security expert based in Mexico City, associated with the think tank México Evalúa. He has been vocal about the challenges posed by criminal organizations in Mexico, particularly regarding the increasing violence and territorial control exerted by gangs. His analyses often highlight the failure of previous administrations to effectively combat organized crime and the complexities involved in the relationship between local governments, law enforcement, and these criminal groups.
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Armando Vargas commented on the strategic decision to capture El Mencho.
המאהבת, פשיטת הקומנדו - ומפלת "דיקטטור הסמים": כך נראו מתקפות הנקמה במקסיקו
Israel· 2026-02-24
Vargas is a security program coordinator who commented on the capture of Oseguera.
How Mexico hunted ‘El Mencho’ with help from his lover’s ‘trusted man’ and US intelligence
United States· 2026-02-24
Armando Vargas is a security expert at Mexico Evalúa who criticized the validity of homicide data for estimating public insecurity.
Daily killings in Mexico drop 37% under Claudia Sheinbaum, but experts say data is problematic | Mexico
United Kingdom· 2025-12-10
Armando Vargas is the coordinator of the Security Program at Mexico Evalúa.
“Tren de Aragua opera en pequeñas células y alianzas locales”, señalan especialistas
Mexico· 2025-09-04
Armando Vargas coordinates a security program and questions the validity of homicide statistics in Mexico City.
Denuncian 26 delitos por hora en CDMXMexico· 2025-07-27
Armando Vargas is the coordinator of the Security Program of Mexico Evalúa, discussing the risks of organized crime in judicial elections.
carteles podrían designar jueces 'a dedo'
Colombia· 2025-04-01Armando Vargas, coordinator of the Security Program of Mexico Evalúa, discussed the high risks of crime interference in judicial elections.
En 8 estados, alto riesgo de intromisión del crimen; ven peligro de que pongan juecesMexico· 2025-03-24Armando Vargas highlights the implications of El Mayo's arrest for US-Mexico relations.
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Switzerland· 2025-02-26
Armando Vargas is a security expert who commented on the challenges posed by criminal groups to President Sheinbaum.
wie Präsidentin Sheinbaum die Strategie ändertSwitzerland· 2025-02-08