Nuevo Laredo

[Bbond]

Thanks for the update. I was planning on driving to Laredo today. It would have have been a waste of time and money.

Well, a friend came by this morning, he says Montera was open at noon, so I don't know what is going on, have to wait until this evening to find out more. The waiters from the Montera, last night in Intimo, told me it would be closed 2-3 days. I find out later today. UPDATE, girlfriend just came from down, says Montera and Jorrochos are CLOSED.

[Mitaban]

Thanks for the update. I was planning on driving to Laredo today. It would have have been a waste of time and money.

Tonight Montera and Jorrochos were shut down. Expect them to be closed for 2 days or longer. Started to go out to boystown, but got a report of heavy military presence, so we declined.

[Bbond]

Tonight Montera and Jorrochos were shut down. Expect them to be closed for 2 days or longer. Started to go out to boystown, but got a report of heavy military presence, so we declined.

[Bbond]

The city of Nuevo Laredo decided to test the transitos. The first group of 80, out of the 174 officers, 75 of the 80 failed, 93%! So they decided to pull all the rest until all are tested. See, and you thought they we're all corrupt. Turns out only about 93% are, LOL.

[Bbond]

A lot of guys, and I mean more than just a few that visit here, are so full of shit it is pathetic. One particular case, guy visits here almost weekly, girls are all over him. He says they just love him. Tells me he pays $20 and if they stay all night he might give them $30. They girls tell me different, they are all over him because he pays $100 and $100 more if they spend the night. One girl confided in my girl friend about another guy, says he pays 500 pesos, she says no, he pays her $200, so it's hard for her to turn that down. This particular girl has an American boyfriend. I guess these guys want to make us believe they are great lovers or something of that sort, when it is obvious that the girls "love" them only for the money they spend. (duh).

[Bbond]

"Some "influential people" are working to resolve these situations and I am confident the robberies by the policia will cease." Well I wish I could agree with you, but I think crooked cops are just going to be a permanent problem in Mexican border towns.

For the most of Mexico I agree, but the present situation here, no, the cops are not going to continue robbing, the people I speak of are the ones you don't say no to. I can't publicly go into more detail.

[Xfactors]

It was bound to happen sooner or later, although it is not suppose to happen at all. A friend was robbed by the Policia Estatal, Tamulipias state police. They opened his wallet and relieved him of a $100 bill. According to people we know this is not an isolated incident. I am posting this so people will be more aware of what's going on. Some "influential people" are working to resolve these situations and I am confident the robberies by the policia will cease. This particular incident took place down by the Intimo, guy was a bit drunk, but that is no excuse for the policia to steal from him. You still have to be concerned with common crooks..

"Some "influential people" are working to resolve these situations and I am confident the robberies by the policia will cease." Well I wish I could agree with you, but I think crooked cops are just going to be a permanent problem in Mexican border towns.

[Bbond]

It was bound to happen sooner or later, although it is not suppose to happen at all. A friend was robbed by the Policia Estatal, Tamulipias state police. They opened his wallet and relieved him of a $100 bill. According to people we know this is not an isolated incident. I am posting this so people will be more aware of what's going on. Some "influential people" are working to resolve these situations and I am confident the robberies by the policia will cease. This particular incident took place down by the Intimo, guy was a bit drunk, but that is no excuse for the policia to steal from him. You still have to be concerned with common crooks. It was reported to me a couple guys were trying to get into my car, parked by the Intimo, those guys will not repeat the mistake of doing that shit downtown. What happened to them was a lesson they will not soon forget.

[Bbond]

do not, under any circumstance, bring a cell phone downtown. someone is reporting activities to the authorities. they will confirep001e your phone with no hope of retrieval. i watched a friend (gringo) get his very expensive phone taken tonight. not stolen mind you, they demanded he give it up. if they find incriminating evidence on that phone, serious consequences will follow. a word to the wise, don't bring a cell phone downtown. i don't have to tell you who "they" are. you have been warned.

[CenTexCrash]

Man, it's been forever since I've posted.

Been meaning to vent in detail about the first weekend of March when Border Patrol detained me for almost 2. 5 hours.

Had a decent experience for a Saturday night / Sunday morning in Reynosa on first weekend of May.

Had a so-so experience in Laredo in first weekend of June.

Not sexual or mongering, drove all the way to Toronto on a summer road trip, when driving back into Detroit Mi from Windsor Ont Tunnel, Border Patrol saw I go to Laredo and McAllen too much and rewarded me with the famed Orange-Sticker-On-Windshield. Just 45 minutes this time around they let me go.

I'll try to be more detailed about NLBT and clubs in a future post.

In the mean time, I posted a seperate thread in Mexico General Info Mex Spanish Phrases that I was wondering if it's not too troubling to translate. Thanks. Goodnight why'all.

[95 Vette]

A modernization project announced in February for international bridge one, also known as Bridge of the Americas, is proceeding on schedule according to the United States General Services Administration. The project, which will expand and modernize inspection booths for vehicle and pedestrian traffic, is scheduled to begin in the fall. Construction is expected to finish in 2017.

Their goal. So they say, is to expedite crossing times. BULLSHIT. They have several pedestrian lanes that are closed during the HEAVIEST TRAFFIC times, they give a shit about wait times. I wish I could post a photo of the dozens of agents standing with their thumb up their ass while the lines just continue to grow (federal offense for taking pictures of the assholes). Drawing that paycheck for OVERTIME, bastards don't give a shit how long you wait in the sun. I have passed with minimal hassle with some agents, some have a "save the world" attitude and hassle anybody for anything, it's just pathetic, "I am from the government, and I am here to help", WHAT A FUCKING JOKE. .Now i understand their situation, they have a tough job, granted, BUT WHY TAKE IT OUT ON INNOCENT AMERICANS, they want to search my car, fine, but don't fuck with me while doing it.......do their damn job and go on......I cross 100% legal, always have, always will......no need to fuck with me..

If this isn't the truth, I don't know what the hell is.

It is the same alot of the time on the Del Rio / Acuna bridge; those bastards just standing around doing shit.

[Beavis]

It seems that the American citizens are the only ones that get hassled crossing into the United States. The illegals get anything they want as long as they vote Democrat.

[Bbond]

A modernization project announced in February for international bridge one, also known as Bridge of the Americas, is proceeding on schedule according to the United States General Services Administration. The project, which will expand and modernize inspection booths for vehicle and pedestrian traffic, is scheduled to begin in the fall. Construction is expected to finish in 2017.

Their goal. So they say, is to expedite crossing times. BULLSHIT. They have several pedestrian lanes that are closed during the HEAVIEST TRAFFIC times, they give a shit about wait times. I wish I could post a photo of the dozens of agents standing with their thumb up their ass while the lines just continue to grow (federal offense for taking pictures of the assholes). Drawing that paycheck for OVERTIME, bastards don't give a shit how long you wait in the sun. I have passed with minimal hassle with some agents, some have a "save the world" attitude and hassle anybody for anything, it's just pathetic, "I am from the government, and I am here to help", WHAT A FUCKING JOKE. .Now i understand their situation, they have a tough job, granted, BUT WHY TAKE IT OUT ON INNOCENT AMERICANS, they want to search my car, fine, but don't fuck with me while doing it.......do their damn job and go on......I cross 100% legal, always have, always will......no need to fuck with me..

[Bbond]

Rio Grande Plaza Hotel in Laredo. http://www.riograndeplaza.com/

They are a bit further from the bridge, but on higher ground, I believe they only charge $5 for overnight parking. I know a couple truckers that park their trucks there.

[Xfactors]

There are a few other places, the big round hotel, name escapes me, is one,.

Rio Grande Plaza Hotel in Laredo.

http://www.riograndeplaza.com/