Mexico looks to close gap on Brazilians sneaking into United States

The Monitor ^ | May 05,2005 | Miriam Ramirez

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"Almost 200 Brazilians have been caught since March, he said. In all, close to 20,000 Brazilians have been arrested nationwide — 12,000 of them in the Valley — since the new fiscal year began in October."

[Brilliant]

Go to Canada. They don't mind being taken advantage of there.

[martin_fierro]

"Vacationing" from those Socialist Workers' Paradises in Brazil (and now Uruguay), no doubt.

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Sneaky Brazilians Ping!

Please let me know if you want on or off this South Texas/Mexico ping list.

[Skeeve14]

When they mean close the gap. Does that mean they(Mexico) want to close the gap by sending more of their illegal immigrants?

[wk4bush2004]

What we need to do is require passports and visas of Mexicans when they enter this country.

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U.S. Rep. Solomon Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, was pleased because the new measures would help curb illegal crossing by OTMs (other than Mexicans) into the United States. IMO

[Grendel9]

Right! Restrict American borders to illegal
Mexicans!

[skeeter]

The Mexicans view the US as their own private sandbox, I guess.

[Joe Brower]

Here's a wild idea. How about

"Mexico looks to close gap on MEXICANS sneaking into United States"

[conservativegirl]

"What we need to do is require passports and visas of Mexicans when they enter this country."

YES!!!

[TomGuy]

one of 45 countries not required to present a passport to enter Mexico

Persons of any of 45 countries don't need a passport to enter Mexico, and from there they can sneak across the US border. Convenient.

What are the 44 other countries besides Brazil?

[mouser]

Brazil is one of 45 countries not required to present a passport to enter Mexico,


This is the line which jumps out at me. Who are the rest. And how many other countries are using this as an open door.

[subterfuge]

Anybody know what Mexico does to Guatemalans when they sneak into Mexico illegally?

[Calpernia]

>>>>Brazil is one of 45 countries not required to present a passport to enter Mexico

WHAT are the other 44 countries????

[Calpernia]

>>>What we need to do is require passports and visas of Mexicans when they enter this country.

We don't now???

So, the 45 other countries that are allowed to enter Mexico with no passports or visas, then can turn around and enter here as Mexicans???

WHAT????!!!!

[Calpernia]

bump! Yes, anyone know this?

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MEXICO ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

http://www.mexicotravelnet.com/Travel_Tips/mexicoentryrequirements.htm

PASSPORT & VISAS

Mexico requires visitors to carry three items:

1. Photo I.D. (such as a Driver's License)
2. Valid Proof of Citizenship
3. Tourist Cards

Proof of Citizenship

U.S. Citizens
Passports: U.S. citizens may present a passport, even if it has expired within the last five years. Canceled passports are not acceptable.

Original Birth Certificate: Hospital copies of birth certificates are not valid as proof of citizenship. The certificate must have an official stamp from the state of birth. A notarized copy of the official document is also acceptable. Married women with a different last name should carry a marriage license or notarized affidavit with their married name.

Notarized Affidavit of Citizenship: Mexico accepts the notarized affidavit of citizenship. However, it is not recommended due to possible problems with U.S. Immigration upon return.

U.S. Naturalization Papers: An original certificate or laminated card is acceptable. Photocopies are not valid.

Canadian Citizens
Canadian versions of the above documents are acceptable; notarized affidavits must be executed in Canada.

Other Nationalities
Contact the Mexican Consulate or airlines serving Mexico for details. These regulations change periodically. At a minimum, foreign citizens will need a valid passport. Some nationalities are required to obtain a consular visa from the Mexican Consulate.

Student Visas and Business Visas
Contact the Mexican Consulate in your area.

Minors

Any person under 18 years of age is considered a minor. Very strict regulations govern travel by minors into Mexico.

If traveling alone, the minor must have a notarized consent form signed by both parents.

If traveling with only one parent, the minor must have a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent not traveling.

If traveling with only one parent and the other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof.

Airlines will also require the name, address and phone of the person meeting the unaccompanied minor upon arrival in Mexico.

Tourist Card

The Mexican government provides tourists cards free of charge to visitors. The tourist card is "permission" from the Mexican government to visit the country. Although sometimes difficult to acquire in large quantities, airlines always have an abundant supply upon check-in.

When you arrive in Mexico, your first stop will be Mexican Immigration. Mexican Immigration will inspect your proof of citizenship and validate your tourist card. The inspector will give you a blue copy - don't lose it! The copy must be returned upon departure.

Write down your tourist card number and keep it with your travel documents. If the card is lost, having the number will help greatly. Be sure to keep your tourist card and travel documents in a secure place.

Tourist cards can be validated for up to 180 days.

[jneesy]

this is funny yet sad on so many levels imagine it mexico bitching about illegal immigrants

[Calpernia]

>>>>Original Birth Certificate: Hospital copies of birth certificates are not valid as proof of citizenship. The certificate must have an official stamp from the state of birth. A notarized copy of the official document is also acceptable. Married women with a different last name should carry a marriage license or notarized affidavit with their married name.

Oh darn! I don't qualify to go to Mexico. I'm heartbroken. I don't have an ORIGINAL birth certificate. I have a hospital copy.

Sheesh.

>>>>Other Nationalities
Contact the Mexican Consulate or airlines serving Mexico for details. These regulations change periodically. At a minimum, foreign citizens will need a valid passport. Some nationalities are required to obtain a consular visa from the Mexican Consulate.

That right there is blatantly damning.