Saturday, May 1, 2010

Colombian Singer, Shakira, a Hypocrite on Immigration

Colombian singer, Shakira, is more than a little hypocritical. While she attacks the Arizona immigration law, she somehow forgot to look at immigration policies in HER OWN COUNTRY of Columbia. Just to show how hypocritical, here are some excerpts from Colombian Immigration requirements / laws:

All U.S. citizens who are not also Colombian citizens must present a valid U.S. passport to enter and depart Colombia, and to return to the United States.

Travelers entering Colombia are sometimes asked to present evidence of return or onward travel.

Americans traveling overland must enter Colombia at an official border crossing.

Entering Colombia at unauthorized crossings may result in fines or incarceration.

The length of stay granted to travelers is determined by the Colombian immigration officer.

Fines are levied if a traveler remains in Colombia longer than authorized, and the traveler cannot leave Colombia until the fine is paid.

Any traveler possessing a Colombian visa with more than three months’ validity must register the visa at a DAS immigration office within 15 days of arrival in Colombia or face fines.

Isn't it always interesting that countries (and some of their people) who have severe immigration laws and requirements are the first to throw a stone at the United States. This includes Mexico.

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