Nuevo Laredo

[Slick Willie]

It's open, not quite like old days yet, but we're working on that.

I was there last Friday night. It was dead. Keep working on it, bro.

[Bbond]

Hi Bbond:
Any update on the status of the new Montera opening up in the zona de tolerencia?

It's open, not quite like old days yet, but we're working on that.

[RikyMichaels7]

Boystown is now in a transformation stage. Many new bars, including the famous Montera Bar from downtown is relocating there. It is being heavily guarded (and not by the local authorities either). Severe penalties for those who abuse. Expect a resurgence, never be like the old days. But expect it to improve greatly over what it has recently been.

Hi Bbond:

Any update on the status of the new Montera opening up in the zona de tolerencia?

[Bbond]

Great report, but this does not change how dangerous Laredo is, especially at night. Just not worth the risk.

Can't deny that it is dangerous here. There have been some shooting going on, but that is so common it is almost considered normal. Usually happens when the fools attack the police or military, and get their asses shot off. At the present very little of what goes on now has to do with the power struggle between cartels. That could change at any time. Nuevo Laredo is a very lucrative port, both for legitimate and illegitimate trade. With Joe Biden's policies now in effect, the human smuggling rings are having field days, which makes drug smuggling easier.

[DramaFree11]

Boystown is now in a transformation stage. Many new bars, including the famous Montera Bar from downtown is relocating there. It is being heavily guarded (and not by the local authorities either). Severe penalties for those who abuse. Expect a resurgence, never be like the old days. But expect it to improve greatly over what it has recently been.

Great report, but this does not change how dangerous Laredo is, especially at night. Just not worth the risk.

[Bbond]

It has been bad for awhile now and even bond recognizes the scope of the violence, not good.

Boystown is now in a transformation stage. Many new bars, including the famous Montera Bar from downtown is relocating there. It is being heavily guarded (and not by the local authorities either). Severe penalties for those who abuse. Expect a resurgence, never be like the old days. But expect it to improve greatly over what it has recently been.

[Bbond]

It was announced that more bars had been given permission to re-open, so this weekend should see a least some of them open.

[DramaFree11]

Anyone local in NLaredo know if they still have power / heat / and water? And groceries? And if gringos can check in to a hotel room?

You will be fine, just call the hotel. The roads are clear. I am heading back to Austin tomorrow. I will be grinding away at Tree Damage for the next several months. Life is good. Stay safe and warm.

[CenTexCrash]

Anyone local in NLaredo know if they still have power / heat / and water? And groceries? And if gringos can check in to a hotel room?

[DramaFree11]

There are hardly any bars open downtown. There are bad boys all over the city fully armed. They are robbing people with Texas plates at stop lights called clandestine checkpoints. I know this from first hand experience but got let go because they knew the waiter that drove me back to my hotel and waived us on. Not worth it. Not worth your life. If Bbond tells me to stay away from BT then I know to stay away.

It has been bad for awhile now and even bond recognizes the scope of the violence, not good.

[Bbond]

What is the best course of action if someone wants to run to Laredo and buy some boner pills and get some action? Are the bars open and if so what are the hours to get a lady. I always stayed at hotel fiesta and hit the bars around 10 or 11 PM.

A couple bars are open at night, but nothing compared to the past. Action, should you choose to call it that, now is mainly in the street, within the first 3 or 4 blocks from the bridge. Most girls hang out around the old market, or within a block from there, at night. Malinche, Safari and Arizona are the open bars, and can get busy Friday and Saturday nights.

[RikyMichaels7]

Boner pills yes. Running the streets in Laredo is not a good idea.

There are hardly any bars open downtown. There are bad boys all over the city fully armed. They are robbing people with Texas plates at stop lights called clandestine checkpoints. I know this from first hand experience but got let go because they knew the waiter that drove me back to my hotel and waived us on. Not worth it. Not worth your life. If Bbond tells me to stay away from BT then I know to stay away.

[DramaFree11]

What is the best course of action if someone wants to run to Laredo and buy some boner pills and get some action? Are the bars open and if so what are the hours to get a lady. I always stayed at hotel fiesta and hit the bars around 10 or 11 PM.

Boner pills yes. Running the streets in Laredo is not a good idea.

[Flimbar]

What is the best course of action if someone wants to run to Laredo and buy some boner pills and get some action? Are the bars open and if so what are the hours to get a lady. I always stayed at hotel fiesta and hit the bars around 10 or 11 PM.

[RikyMichaels7]

I live here, 12 years now, I am not afraid to venture anywhere. But I will tell you, if you are unaware of the dangers, and the precautions that you must take, then this is no place for you.

Well, I am aware more than ever now and choose to stay away. My first clue should have been when my friend from there got killed a few years back. Thanks.