<br /> The Mexican National Guard is a new security force created to bring down record homicide rates.<br />But now, Reuters reports it has been tasked with patrolling the border to placate President Donald Trump.<br />Trump has demanded Mexico stem the flow of migrants that pass through the country, or risk tariffs on Mexican goods.<br />But using almost a third of the National Guard for migration duties means fewer security forces to tackle one of Mexico’s most pressing issues. <br />
