Mario Mérida
Mario Mérida is a former deputy minister of governance in Guatemala, who has spoken on the anthropological and nutritional factors contributing to the low average height of police officers, linking it to historical genetics and diet.
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Mario Mérida is an ex-deputy minister of governance and a security analyst who commented on the recent violent events in Guatemala.
Conflicto de pandillas con el Gobierno pasa de las cárceles a las calles (y qué esperar)
Guatemala· 2026-01-19
Mario Mérida, a security analyst, agrees with the president regarding the probability of illicit activities in the area.
Rutas para trasiego ilegal cruzan zona en disputa entre Nahualá e IxtahuacánGuatemala· 2025-12-19
Mario Mérida emphasizes the need for coordinated action within the National Intelligence System in response to the prison escape situation.
Fuga de pandilleros expone grietas en el sistema de inteligencia estatalGuatemala· 2025-10-14
Mario Mérida is a security analyst who discusses the implications of the U.S. designation of Barrio 18 as a terrorist organization.
¿Qué implicaciones tiene que Estados Unidos haya designado a esa pandilla como grupo terrorista?Guatemala· 2025-09-24
Mario Mérida emphasizes the need for intelligence and institutional coordination in addressing gang violence.
¿Declarar terroristas a las maras o aumentar penas? Qué tan efectivas y aplicables podrían ser estas leyes en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-09-11
Mario Mérida, former Deputy Minister of Governance, stated that Trump's plan will not affect Guatemala's own security strategies.
Guatemala mantiene estrategia de seguridad, pese a advertencia de Trump sobre ataque del Pentágono a cartelesGuatemala· 2025-08-10
Mario Mérida emphasizes the need for a comprehensive state criminal policy to effectively reduce crime.
Cuatro gobiernos de acciones para reducir los homicidiosGuatemala· 2025-07-30
Mario Mérida, a retired colonel, shared his experience of facing similar restrictions after publishing his own work.
Ejército restringió participación de coronel en presentación de libro que cuestiona vínculo entre oligarquía y narcotráficoGuatemala· 2025-07-09
Mario Mérida is a retired colonel and security analyst who argues that Henry Sáenz's continued service beyond 33 years is illegal.
Gobierno confirma continuidad de Henry Saenz y descarta cambios en el alto mando del Ministerio de la DefensaGuatemala· 2025-06-21
Mario Mérida is a former deputy minister of governance and a security analyst who commented on the violence in the border area.
Violencia en frontera Guatemala-México responde a pugna por liderazgosGuatemala· 2025-06-12
Mario Mérida is a former Deputy Minister of Governance who comments on the protests as expressions of solidarity.
Conflictividad social amenaza con intensificarse si no hay diálogo: AnálisisGuatemala· 2025-04-29
Mario Mérida, former Deputy Minister of Governance, stated that authorities lack a correct understanding of the homicide violence situation in the country.
Se incrementan los homicidios durante los primeros tres meses del 2025, afirma el CienGuatemala· 2025-04-24
Mario Mérida, a former deputy minister of governance, states that Guatemala is not prepared for municipal police to perform PNC functions.
en riesgo de usurpar las funciones de la PNCGuatemala· 2025-04-01
Mario Mérida, a former deputy minister of governance, argues that low height is not only due to malnutrition but also ancestral genetics.
el reflejo e impacto silencioso en las fuerzas de seguridadGuatemala· 2025-02-15