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[QUOTE=StudPlayer;2978403]Hobo3 (aka KZ I believe) you are totally right and everyone would be wise to heed your advice and perspective.

Once again, I tell you, you now find the young good looking colombian chicas outside of Colombia.

Look for them in harems in dubai and other similarly wealthy countries.

There is even a mosque here recruiting chicas and flying them out daily.

That is why they got the daily flight from Bogota to dubai now.

And if you don't believe me, ok. Look at the flight schedule for yourself. [/QUOTE]Thank you at least somebody's being honest. It's actually quite impressive the ignorance of many mongers. If there is political turmoil, massive killing, and starvation or a trade war the first thing on their mind is "will the working girls lower their prices?" There could be serial killers in Colombia hunting gringos and some of these clowns will say 'now's my chance!' The mayor of Medellin anti-gringo sentiments will eventually impact tourism and these new tensions with Trump will scare investors. The most beautiful Colombians get scooped up and offered jobs in Dubai and Europe as practical sex slaves. Add the consistent robberies and druggings, Medellín is on the decline no matter how many people come to tell you that everything is perfectly fine.

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I know we have Democrats here who hate Trump and no doubt love what Petro said and did. [/QUOTE]Nah, I hate Trump, but Petro has no good argument here. 'Our citizens were mistreated so we're going to force them to stay outside our country where they're being mistreated'? Not to mention the basic stance of not accepting the return of your own citizens who have illegally immigrated. I don't like hostility between the two nations though, definitely makes me less likely to visit as an obvious gringo due to skin color and limited Spanish.

[QUOTE=FlawlessZeal;2978597]Nah, I hate Trump, but Petro has no good argument here. 'Our citizens were mistreated so we're going to force them to stay outside our country where they're being mistreated'? Not to mention the basic stance of not accepting the return of your own citizens who have illegally immigrated. I don't like hostility between the two nations though, definitely makes me less likely to visit as an obvious gringo due to skin color and limited Spanish.[/QUOTE]Yeah, what the guy said was nonsense. Not only that, he said "migrants aren't criminals". It's this kind of thinking that's part of the problem. You see because if a migrant breaks the laws of another nation, including the immigration laws, then that migrant is indeed a criminal! We need to get tougher on people (and the the countries they flow through) to stem the tide. Illegals want to act like they haven't done anything wrong, and words like Petro's do nothing to help the situation. People like Preto should spend more time creating solid economic opportunities for their people so they don't desire to leave their countries and illegally immigrate to mine.

Meanwhile nobody talk's about the daughter and her FEETZ.

I would lick them silly but you ain't heard that from me.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2978805]Meanwhile nobody talk's about the daughter and her FEETZ.

I would lick them silly but you ain't heard that from me.[/QUOTE]You said FEETZ but you show FACZ.

[QUOTE=FlawlessZeal;2978597]Nah, I hate Trump, but Petro has no good argument here. 'Our citizens were mistreated so we're going to force them to stay outside our country where they're being mistreated'? Not to mention the basic stance of not accepting the return of your own citizens who have illegally immigrated. I don't like hostility between the two nations though, definitely makes me less likely to visit as an obvious gringo due to skin color and limited Spanish.[/QUOTE]Talked to my Colombian gal tonight. Apparently, Colombians are being put at the back of the line in Florida customs per her and being verbally grilled.

Some are saying Petro was drunk when he posted what he did. That would make sense.

It will be interesting to see what happens to guys entering Colombia now and how we are treated.

But it does look like the knives are coming out for him. Right after this incident, there are accusations about him having an affair with a trans woman. [URL]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/colombia-president-gustavo-petros-controversial-love-life-affair-allegations-with-trans-woman-to-three-marriages/articleshow/117605992.cms[/URL].

I hope our trips to Colombia stay smooth.

[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2979469]Talked to my Colombian gal tonight. Apparently, Colombians are being put at the back of the line in Florida customs per her and being verbally grilled.

Some are saying Petro was drunk when he posted what he did. That would make sense.

It will be interesting to see what happens to guys entering Colombia now and how we are treated.

But it does look like the knives are coming out for him. Right after this incident, there are accusations about him having an affair with a trans woman. [URL]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/colombia-president-gustavo-petros-controversial-love-life-affair-allegations-with-trans-woman-to-three-marriages/articleshow/117605992.cms[/URL].

I hope our trips to Colombia stay smooth.[/QUOTE]As you did I too have lived in Colombia with my Colombian girlfriend and family so we have an insight with current public opinion in current day Bogota. I knew from day one not to expect any co-operation from Petro, with the USA? He's a known FARC member, a socialist who dedicated his life to overthrow the Colombian government. Most of his ministers are past FARC members, Petro aligns his policies more with Venezuela and Cuba than with the USA.
I have had many conversations with Rolos. (University students not-withstanding they pretty much got Petro elected.) And almost 100% of them want Petro gone! If Petro continues to square up against the USA and it costs the country lots of help from the states it won't go over very well. As you know Colombians have no problem organizing large protests.

[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2979469]Talked to my Colombian gal tonight. Apparently, Colombians are being put at the back of the line in Florida customs per her and being verbally grilled.

Some are saying Petro was drunk when he posted what he did. That would make sense.

It will be interesting to see what happens to guys entering Colombia now and how we are treated.

But it does look like the knives are coming out for him. Right after this incident, there are accusations about him having an affair with a trans woman. [URL]https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/love-sex/colombia-president-gustavo-petros-controversial-love-life-affair-allegations-with-trans-woman-to-three-marriages/articleshow/117605992.cms[/URL].

I hope our trips to Colombia stay smooth.[/QUOTE]I arrived Friday evening. The immigration officer was the same as always, very fast processing and no questions. The baggage inspection person was different. She asked if I was traveling alone, and I told her I was. She then asked "You have two bags for one person? I told her yes. She then asked how much money I was carrying. I told her I had pesos that equaled about 3 thousand USD. I had taken a chance with getting pesos during my last trip when the exchange rate was more than 4400/1. She then called to a guy and he took me to a little room and counted the pesos and filled out a form. Then they told me I could go, without even scanning my bags. That type of questioning had never happened before, and I have made many trips to Medellin.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2979738]She asked if I was traveling alone, and I told her I was. She then asked "You have two bags for one person? I told her yes. She then asked how much money I was carrying. That type of questioning had never happened before,[/QUOTE]Do you have all of your bags / How many bags do you have and how much money are you carrying are 2 normal customs questions in every country. They have been on paper customs forms since time immemorial. As a matter of fact, that is the main purpose of customs, to know what you are bringing into the country.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2979738]She asked if I was traveling alone, and I told her I was. She then asked "You have two bags for one person? I told her yes. She then asked how much money I was carrying. That type of questioning had never happened before,[/QUOTE]Do you have all of your bags / How many bags do you have and how much money are you carrying are 2 normal customs questions in every country. They have been on paper customs forms since time immemorial. As a matter of fact, that is the main purpose of customs, to know what you are bringing into the country.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2979738]She asked if I was traveling alone, and I told her I was. She then asked "You have two bags for one person? I told her yes. She then asked how much money I was carrying. That type of questioning had never happened before,[/QUOTE]Do you have all of your bags / How many bags do you have and how much money are you carrying are 2 normal customs questions in every country. They have been on paper customs forms since time immemorial. As a matter of fact, that is the main purpose of customs, to know what you are bringing into the country.

Not untypical. And in any society it would be out of the ordinary to carry 3 k in cash. Typically for non run of the mill cash amounts coming in the cash is quickly counted to ensure you're honest and not carrying more than $10 k and you're on your way.

[QUOTE=FunLuvr;2979738]I arrived Friday evening. The immigration officer was the same as always, very fast processing and no questions. The baggage inspection person was different. She asked if I was traveling alone, and I told her I was. She then asked "You have two bags for one person? I told her yes. She then asked how much money I was carrying. I told her I had pesos that equaled about 3 thousand USD. I had taken a chance with getting pesos during my last trip when the exchange rate was more than 4400/1. She then called to a guy and he took me to a little room and counted the pesos and filled out a form. Then they told me I could go, without even scanning my bags. That type of questioning had never happened before, and I have made many trips to Medellin.[/QUOTE]

Just flew back through Miami. No difference than usual. Colombians weren't being singled out and I think maybe your girl may have been exaggerating for some reason? There are 3 lines: global entry, us citizens and non citizens. No one was going through the non citizen line pulling people out, etc. There was also no line specifically for any target country. Additionally global entry is still available for Colombian citizens. Maybe something your girl may want to do if she visits regularly.

As for entering Colombia I also see no difference. You're either staying there for the allowed 90 days or whatever the number is or not and you either have cash funds to cover that stay or not and you have a return flight booked with a hotel or your accommodation address provided as done through checkmig. Not here to argue about the checkmig. I get it that some people don't do it. Get it that the website is glitchy af. I just do it anyways because why not. If you don't want to do it then good for you. No different than usual. In addition there are only 3 lines at immigration. Colombianos, non citizens and diplomats / flight crew and no lines singling out specific countries.

All in all to summarize. Business as usual.

[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2979469]Talked to my Colombian gal tonight. Apparently, Colombians are being put at the back of the line in Florida customs per her and being verbally grilled.
It will be interesting to see what happens to guys entering Colombia now and how we are treated.

I hope our trips to Colombia stay smooth.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=DaVinci40;2979793]Not untypical. And in any society it would be out of the ordinary to carry 3 k in cash. Typically for non run of the mill cash amounts coming in the cash is quickly counted to ensure you're honest and not carrying more than $10 k and you're on your way.[/QUOTE]It was untypical because in more than 50 times entering Colombian, I had never been asked either question. When they had the paper immigration form and now on the Check-mig form, there's a question asking if you are carrying more than $10,000 USD or equivalent. I had never been asked how much I was carrying. I had never been asked why I had a number of bags.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2979766]Do you have all of your bags / How many bags do you have and how much money are you carrying are 2 normal customs questions in every country. They have been on paper customs forms since time immemorial. As a matter of fact, that is the main purpose of customs, to know what you are bringing into the country.[/QUOTE]For 14 years that I've been going to Colombia, no form I filled out asked for the amount of money I was carrying. I can agree that the purpose of customs is to check what comes into a country, but those people didn't check my bags. They didn't even put my bags through the scanner. I don't recall ever being asked how much money I was carrying, only if I was carrying over a certain amount. I vaguely remember Costa Rican customs asking how much I planned to spend or how much I spent.

Please show a customs form that asks for the amount of amount you are carrying.