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Customs and Immigration Have Headaches At La Union
posted (April 21, 2017)
"La Union" That's the Belize-Mexico border crossing in northwestern Belize that's becoming a real headache for customs and immigration. And that's because bus loads of Belizeans on excursions are flocking to the tiny village, so they can go across the river and shop for cheap items in Mexico. And When we say busloads, we mean as many as 18 buses at a time - coming from as far away as Dangriga. And all of them have to cross the Rio Hondo in little canoes! And that's probably why Customs put up this sign a few weeks ago. It says only persons form surrounding villages are permitted to shop in La Union. And that's also why about month ago, Immigration was turning people away. The Director of Immigration told us today that it's not an official border crossing, so they can stop persons form crossing there and so can customs. And it is unlawful for anyone to leave the country without first getting stamped by immigration. Presently there is only a police booth at the crossing but passports are not stamped. The Director of Immigration Diana Locke told us today that it is an area they are monitoring closely because of the heavy number of excursions headed there.

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