Medellin Reports

[Knowledge]

Wow, that's crazy. I saw that on the denuncias Antioquia feed. I wonder whether there was some sort of flight arrival schedule hiccup. It's been a while since that situation has come up in the news.

Gringo Sausage Fest Arrival.

[Mr Enternational]

Anyway, I learned something: always fly into Medelland via Bogot, and go through Immigration there, that's what I will do next time.

That is like jumping out of the frying pan into the fire.

[Mr Enternational]

You are all wet. ICE agents do not work in the airports. ICE is Immigration AND Customs Enforcement. It's possible one individual may be certified as both an Immigration Agent and a Customs Agent, but they are not ICE agents. They are CBP (Customs and Border Protection) agents.

Dude. They are the same agents. It only depends on the duty they are performing at the time. Like the Secret Service. The mission of the Secret Service is to investigate counterfeiting. So there are offices full of special agents doing this. The same agents in the offices and running around investigating counterfeiting can be assigned to protection details such as guarding the president or dignitaries.

Just like in the Navy. We have people on a ship and people on shore duty. The same job title performs different duties. It is not either or. A mechanic can be assigned recruiting duty, but that does not mean they are not a sailor. CBP / ICE can be assigned to the field as well as the border, such as the airport or seaport. Just because you see them in an airport does not mean that is the only place they can be assigned.

[Orgasmico]

Gringo Sausage Fest Arrival.

[Explorer8939]

Def sucks. The youtube vids did a lot of damage. Then when I see American women traveling to a spot that began as a mongering destination, I know its a wrap.

When I was stuck in a 3 hour line at Medellíand Immigration, I saw a boatload of American female tourists. I never saw any on the streets afterwards though, so they must be going someone.

Anyway, I learned something: always fly into Medellíand via Bogotá, and go through Immigration there, that's what I will do next time.

[Fun Luvr]

In the USA they do both jobs. That is why it is called ICE. Immigration Customs Enforcement. So in the USA, whenever you see an immigration officer that is the same as seeing a customs officer.

You are all wet. ICE agents do not work in the airports. ICE is Immigration AND Customs Enforcement. It's possible one individual may be certified as both an Immigration Agent and a Customs Agent, but they are not ICE agents. They are CBP (Customs and Border Protection) agents. Have you heard of Tom Homan using his agents in an airport? There may be a circumstance where his agents would go to an airport to arrest someone, but ICE agents don't do document and baggage checks on arriving passengers.

The following are quotes from the ICE website:
"The agency has an annual budget of approximately $8 billion, primarily devoted to three operational directorates Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA). A fourth directorate Management and Administration (M&A) supports the three operational branches to advance the ICE mission."
"Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the principal investigative component of DHS and is responsible for investigating, disrupting, and dismantling transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and terrorist networks that threaten or seek to exploit the customs and immigration laws of the United States"
"While ERO has significant assets near the border, the majority of its immigration enforcement mission takes place in the interior of the country. To accomplish ICE's important immigration enforcement objectives, ERO coordinates closely with law enforcement partners within the U.S. and around the world."

[KhaosMamba]

Hey guys I'll be coming back to Medellin from September 5 - 13 but this time solo. Last time I came I stuck exclusively with Loutron and La Celestina to see girls so I'll prob do the same or end up going to Luna strip club also. I ended up seeing someone from Parque Illeras but didn't really like the selection I saw when I was there. For me Loutron had few 8's in there maybe 1 or 2 9's. Purely subjective of course so others have a few diff opinions. Anyone got any recommendations to find those model types around the same quality facially as the girls in Loutron? I'm 25 yrs old so prefer looking for girls 20 -29 yrs old but early 30's will do also haha. If anyone else is heading down there the same time too let me know.

[Rjsss212]

I have a lot of vids from my exploits, if others do too PM me.

[Stl24]

Thanks for the feedback. Do you have any recommendations on a particular one or two to try out? I know there are several located in the mall. Thanks again!

Hi STL,

I've visited a few of the spas in Rio Sur and always had a positive experience. They offer light massages and happy endings. However, I've had full service a few times. One small spa there (I think closed now), I had a MILF type 'therapist' that started out massage and transitioned on full on full service, great time! In another popular spa, one of the therapists and I took a liking to each other and I engaged in full service with her 2 x. I actually took her out on a date one time, that was fun too.

As mentioned, its a pricier option, but I like the more professional atmosphere.

[Orgasmico]

Colombia Jake used to post on ISG, I used to read his posts and always thought he was living dangerously.

Always will be a new guy to replace them and Gringos willing to pay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNBgyHgf4cE.

[Mr Enternational]

Customs agents inspect goods, not people. They do not make a determination as to the status of a person. That is the job of immigration agents. My experience has been that I hardly ever see a customs agent when entering the US. The immigration agent makes the determination as to whether a passenger needs to see a customs agent or not.

In the USA they do both jobs. That is why it is called ICE. Immigration Customs Enforcement. So in the USA, whenever you see an immigration officer that is the same as seeing a customs officer.

[Fun Luvr]

I think you might be using the term customs differently. Customs agents inspect passengers as they enter countries. Immigration agents inspect passengers as they enter and as they leave countries.

Customs agents inspect goods, not people. They do not make a determination as to the status of a person. That is the job of immigration agents. My experience has been that I hardly ever see a customs agent when entering the US. The immigration agent makes the determination as to whether a passenger needs to see a customs agent or not.

[NutMegs]

Back in Medelland!

A quick tip: never select "accept conversion" at the ATM. Always choose "decline conversion. " This morning, I saved about 35 bucks on an approx $480 withdrawal. I took out 2 million COP, and the fee for using a Davivienda ATM was 26,000 COP.

Absolutely true. I learned it the hard way. Also, many of the local ATMs have a 600,000 COP withdrawal limit with transaction charges attached to each and every withdrawal.

[ChikSika]

Hi STL,

I've visited a few of the spas in Rio Sur and always had a positive experience. They offer light massages and happy endings. However, I've had full service a few times. One small spa there (I think closed now), I had a MILF type 'therapist' that started out massage and transitioned on full on full service, great time! In another popular spa, one of the therapists and I took a liking to each other and I engaged in full service with her 2 x. I actually took her out on a date one time, that was fun too.

As mentioned, its a pricier option, but I like the more professional atmosphere.

I was reading a report about the massage services at the Rio Sur Mall. There seem to be a few options. Anyone have any experience or recommendations on which place to go with?

[Knowledge]

A point to consider that I hope the ACLU covers is refusal to allow inspection of electronic devices routinely results in the agents seizing them. The devices will be inspected and later returned to you. I think the ACLU verbiage about delay and further inspection. My practice is to not have anything on my devices I would not want to be discovered.

I hadn't thought about this before this thread appeared and reminded me that something similar happened to me. A few months ago arriving in Miami, a handful of customs and immigration agents were in the corridor leading to passport control. A passenger near me was stopped and asked to show his passport. I remember noticing the passenger during the flight because he looked like the Gary Oldman character in the film True Romance. He had dreadlocks and a bohemian style of dress. I've seen the agents profile passengers before in that situation over the years. Flashy jewelry and rasta style hair and clothing seems to be a red flag. About a year and a half ago I took the short lived American direct flight from Medellin to JFK. The entire flight was diverted to secondary inspection and everyone's luggage was searched.

I think you might be using the term customs differently. Customs agents inspect passengers as they enter countries. Immigration agents inspect passengers as they enter and as they leave countries.

Knowledge, I just went through this in Lauderdale. It is not random. Everyone with Global Entry I saw was placed in a line. I assume they were doing a more thorough background check than usual because of Trump being in office, and our bags were put through a scanner. It added an hour to the usual process. I hope this is a one time thing and once the thorough background has been performed things go back to usual. Maybe after the political spat, USA customs was told not to trust Colombian customs and their screening process.

In the USA, the agents and the passengers were both very respectful.

As for searching a laptop and telephone, I would offer to turn the devices on but I would refuse to let the government look at the content of the devices. https://www.aclu.org/know-your-right...ports-entry-us.