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Originally Posted by gnx7
On another note: I hope that you speak Spanish. My friend was able to get the team out of many "jams" because he spoke Spanish. Meaning at borders and by harassing police. Mainly Mexico had corrupt police wanting $$$. Other places he mentioned weren't bad at all compared to there. Also carry a copy of the title of the vehicle. This can be a major PITA at borders if you can't "prove" you own it.
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The title is not important, it's ESSENTIAL!! Without title in your name you WILL have all sorts of problems along the way.
I have not found the Federales in Mexico to be nearly as bad as they are made out to be here in Canada and the USA. I've heard way more horror stories further south. My advise is that when stopped by a police officer the best is NOT to speak Spanish! That way they are less likely to ask you for a "mordita" or "propina"! If you have an expired copy of your drivers license, take it with you and use that one FIRST. Sometimes the cops will bait you to come in to the station by taking your drivers license. If it's expired, let them have it!!
If you are passing through Guatemala City, stop by and say hi!
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