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Mr. Zapeta, a 39-year-old Mayan whose native language is Quiche, has said that he was unaware of the requirement to disclose amounts greater than $10,000.

Apparently Mr Zapeta either could not read or could not understand the signs posted all over boarding areas for international flights stating that amounts over $10,000 must be declared or the feds will take your money and possibly throw your hiney in jail.

"If Mr. Zapeta were a professional man, or more intellectual, or more mainstream, there's no question that he would not have been treated this way."

No, if Mr Zapeta had learned to read and understand English in his 11 years here illegally he wouldn't have this problem.

I personally have never been in an international boarding area where the requirement for financial declaration is not clearly and conspicuously noted.

Sheesh

[brityank]

 

 

No, if Mr Zapeta had learned to read and understand English in his 11 years here illegally he wouldn't have this problem.

 

 

There is NO requirement that you must conduct all business in English.

The Government WILL provide you with an interpreter for your interactions therewith, Criminal or Civil.

 

 

[Doe Eyes]

the signs posted all over boarding areas for international flights stating that amounts over $10,000 must be declared

I fly internationally regularly and don't recall these signs posted anywhere. I do know about the restriction.