This is good to hear, and I am glad that Steele is getting in there with some value added and highly organized services. What is also interesting, is that most of my readership in Mexico, comes from Monterrey. So for you guys reading the blog, congrats and I hope business goes well for you down there. And if you are one of the numerous thugs in Monterrey that are reading this, go play with your Santa Muerte doll.
One other thing. The Steele Foundation was really into the Haiti stuff back in the day, and it would not surprise me if those guys were involved with rescuing clients there as we speak. Hopefully someone from the company could pop up in the comments section and maybe add a little to that? I know Steele was pretty busy during the Katrina hurricane disaster, and this stuff is right up their ally.-Matt
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STEELE Expands Latin American Footprint With New Monterrey Office
January 12, 2010
Focus on Security Consulting, Protective Services and Emergency Response for Mexican and Multinational Companies
SAN FRANCISCO & MEXICO CITY–Responding to a spike in client demand and violence that has destabilized regional security conditions, The Steele Foundation™, a global provider of investigative, consulting and strategic security services, today announced plans to expand its world-class services in Mexico City and Baja California with a new regional office and operations hub in Monterrey focused on security consulting, protective services and emergency response for businesses with operations in the vital Monterrey market.
“Recent months have been marked by a worrisome increase in the level of violence in Monterrey – and by the brazen nature of these acts,” said Greg Pearson, Chief Operating Officer at STEELE. “Organized crime organizations throughout the region have tightened their grip and have no regard for foreign business operations and their associated personnel. STEELE’s expanded footprint in Monterrey will enhance personal safety and access to security services for our clients and their family members on a daily basis.”
Thousands of U.S. and other multinational companies and major manufacturing facilities are based in Monterrey, the capital of the state of Nuevo Leon and second largest city in Mexico. Security conditions have deteriorated throughout the area over recent months as criminal groups have taken firmer hold of territory, fostering increased risk for kidnappings and other related violence. “The rules have changed and personal safety is clearly under threat. Multinational companies are paying attention to the need for appropriate security not only for their top executives but also for their family members,” said Pearson.