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Meet Comando, a Chihuahua who has become Mexico’s smallest National Guard recruit. Wearing protective glasses, a tactical vest and a head-mounted camera, Comando trains for search and rescue. The seven-kilogram dog climbed stairs and tackled obstacles during a National Guard training session. Rescued after his former owners could no longer care for him, Comando joined the force six months ago. He attends civic events, school fairs and community activities, helping bring officers closer to the public. Comando is part of efforts to soften the National Guard’s image amid debate over its militarisation of public security. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations