Guardia Nacional querida, esperanza de la nación, juventud que forja la vida con honor, valor y tesón.
The anthem is a cornerstone of its institutional identity, focused on the protection of citizens and the state. Himno De La Guardia Nacional
Phrases like "El honor es su divisa" (Honor is their badge) reflect the official motto of the institution. Guardia Nacional querida, esperanza de la nación, juventud
As the National Guard continues to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the nation, the remains an integral part of its tradition and heritage. As the National Guard continues to evolve and
The anthem, therefore, is not a reflection of reality but an . It is the Mexico that the government wishes the Guard to be. When a Guard member sings "Lejos la sombra de la corrupción" while facing systemic institutional pressures, the music becomes a burden—a constant, unachievable ideal. The hymn’s true emotional power lies not in its triumph, but in its melancholy gap between the promise of the lyrics and the danger of the streets.
: The lyrics were written by Gabriel Torres Pulgar and the music by Ricardo Lleras Codazzi .
A continuación, presentamos la letra completa del himno, que consta de un coro y varias estrofas. Es fundamental memorizarla para los miembros de la institución, pues se canta en juramentos de bandera, aniversarios y actos protocolarios.