As part of the Ministry of the Presidency, UEI is responsible for detecting and deactivating explosive devices, protecting government officials and dignitaries visiting the country, and also conducting high-risk operations against terrorist and drug trafficking activities.
El organismo está adscrito al ministerio de la Presidencia y sus funciones incluyen detectar y desactivar artefactos explosivos; proteger a funcionarios de gobierno y dignatarios que visitan el país; y realizar operativos de alto riesgo contra el terrorismo y el narcotráfico.