CASEDE, officially known as Colectivo de Análisis de la Seguridad con Democracia, A. C., is an association civil that was legally established in March 2007. Since then, CASEDE has been actively involved in various activities and has become a leading reference in the field of security and democracy.

CASEDE offers a wide range of products and services related to security and democracy. They have undertaken numerous projects, such as exploring the intersection of security and freedom of expression in Mexico, conducting surveys on social capital, analyzing the relationship between firearms and gender, and addressing environmental security in Jiutepec. They also organize workshops and courses, including one on risk prevention during journalistic coverage.

In addition, CASEDE conducts applied research, advocates for policy changes, and works towards strengthening freedom of expression in Mexico. They have ongoing projects that include an interactive index on freedom of expression in Mexico, analyzing policies on citizen security, and conducting special investigations on various topics. To support their work, CASEDE has published several atlases on security and violence in Mexico, as well as research papers and publications on related subjects.

Overall, CASEDE is dedicated to the analysis of security and democracy, providing valuable insights, research, and initiatives to promote a safer and more democratic society in Mexico