Section vs. Session and Spanish 101
[QUOTE=Mr Gogo; 1210808]The best thing you said was that a"BBBJ seccion has little value". Maybe the University you went to didn't explain how to spell "section".
Gogo de ISG.[/QUOTE]Obviously these are two different words with two different meanings.
You two gentlemen were both correct but misunderstood one another. Section in Spanish is seccion with an accent over the o, and session is sesion, again with that accent over the o.
Peace.
There is really nothing to worry about.
[QUOTE=Hasideas Tao; 1210971]Thanks for the legal info. It has been my understanding I am bound by the local laws of the land, I did not realize, as a USA citizen, I am technically bound by USA laws no matter where I travel?
Last trip back from Colombia, when I entered the USA, everything I had was searched. Two officers removed everything from my bags and went in every pocket, zipper and pouch. I did notice they were not so careful about the pockets of my clothing. It was a very uncomfortable feeling. It was like an interrogation and quite intimidating. They were not friendly. They asked questions like;
Is there anything you have that I should know about?
The form you filled out on the plane, claiming property you are bringing into the USA, is a serious legal document. Now is your last chance to make changes.
Do you have anything sharp in your bags that might injure me?
How much cash are you carrying?
I was even asked, and I quote."Did you smoke marijuana while you were in Colombia? Tell me the truth. It is not illegal."
That brings me to my question. What concern is it of the USA customs what I do while I am in another country? And is there anything they can do about it? Is it possible to incriminate myself for something I did in the past outside the USA border? Can they send me back to Colombia for the local authorities to deal with?
I have heard mention about photos on computers and how anything questionable should be put on a flash key.
But what you DO and any confession of what you did. Can they do anything about it? Ie: smoking and p4p?
Obviously if you have anything on you, I suppose it is best to fess up. But as far as what you say. Whats the best policy. Just say nothing? Deny everything? Say something like, I do my best to respect all laws no matter where I travel? Anyone have advice on how to deal with these types of bouncers? I met a border patrol officer once in a casual atmosphere and the only useful tidbit I got from him was."they know who they are going to search before you even get off the plane."
At another station, I also overheard another guy being interrogated. They were asking him all sorts of questions about who he stayed with, why he went, how he knew these people and if he had any intention of bringing them into the the USA in exchange for money. I was mostly paying attention to what was happening with me but from what I saw, it really looked ridiculous. The guys says, whats so strange about talking on Skype and then meeting someone. The officer says, yeah, everything seems a little strange with you and its going to get more strange. I understand the need to monitor and protect the border but it just seemed so caveman like. For this guy and for myself. I definitely got a whiff of guilty before proven innocent which is really not cool.[/QUOTE]I have had my share of USA officals asking me question, and going thru my stuff. Really it is so simple to avoid any problems.
1. Everything in your bag should be without contraband.
2. All declarable items should be listed on your custom form with the correct value.
3. All questions about your purpose to visit Colombia should be answered with a simple one word answer- tourist.
4. Just relax, and look at all that fine Colombian pussy entering the USA.