What Every BLACK Traveler In Mexico Needs To Know
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2024
- Mexico’s immigrant crisis is a reality that many migrants from Haiti and Central America have become entrenched in. For black travelers in the south of Mexico, please know that you fit the description of these discriminatory practices. It’s no comparison to what migrants are going through, but just know who might be singled out.
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• Mexico: Hundreds of mi...
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Singled out in Cancun
3:02 PSA for black travelers
3:33 The next day
5:00 A good time in Chiapas
5:22 Military & Immigrations stops
8:24 Discriminatory practices
9:06 Humanitarian crisis in Tapachula
12:04 Be careful
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Just a heads up of these discriminatory practices in Mexico. It won't ruin your time here but it'll definitely enlighten you to a small portion of the reality that migrants are going through in this country. Thank you for watching. If you'd like to support our content, you can buy us a coffee buymeacoffee.com/TheYarbros or join us on Patreon: patreon.com/theyarbros
Sorry guys, but they probably thought you were Cubans or Brazilian. The US forces Mexico to check for potential migrants going through Mexico.
Worse in Italy and too many parts of Europe. Be well and be proud. Speak loud and proud. Thanks for posting.
Strangely, the only place in Asia this happened to me was Japan! Yes, the police were polite but it's pretty obvious when you're at an airport and you're the ONLY person stopped while your things are searched in detail. Still, in a small airport in China, the immigration officer was "confused" by all the stamps in my passport which caused me to be held up in line. Rude people tho? Immigration in Detroit, MI, USA whether by land or air, every. single. time. I literally pay extra to avoid those wyt people!!! They were rude to my elderly mother as well. *smh*
Why go to Mexico, when you can go to Africa
@@taharka3897 about a $2000 difference in tickets....one way.
It's a damn shame how people from Haiti are being treated.
no way i forgot Haitian brothers also in the midst of the chaos down there & now with everything that occurred months back with the 4 Americans that got shot at & snatched up after & 2 didn't make it back home RIP to those brothers.It's like a norm nowadays for their police force down there to constantly be on alert for black folk in the most annoying way & honestly my vacation trip would've felt ruined after all that doing b lines straight towards me & partner? (Nope Not Today) For me is the assumption that all of a sudden is the black folk involved in the illicit trades while vacationing in their country & not their whole system that is involved in one way or the other through coercion so in a sense is like some wild scapegoating vibes going on south of the borders them smh as absurd as it does sounds lol there's some truth in it.
Really tell me how they’re being treated because the Mexicans fed them and give them clothes and shelter, they don’t like Mexican food and they stared asking for Chicken and the Mexican people did. And also here’s to much immigration coming to Mexico.
These people are black Americans , not Haitians .
@@soothingsounds4464 we know he wasn't talking about the youtuber couple in the video the comment was referring to the haitian migrants currently in Mexico at the moment going through alot. As you can see in the video lucky for the couple they have US passports not sure what would've happened if they didn't have their passports as I'm sure is happening everyday now to haitian brothers & sisters looking for a better life in all of this.They probably from the looks of it getting harassed down there & worse getting put in their prisons detained etc is what I'm speculating off of this video.
@@mayonesa6610
And people don't understand that illegal immigration is illegal. There's no country in the world that won't deport you if you cross the border illegally, except for the UK and USA where they are trying to cause economic collapse. Because they end up giving the illegals homes and welfare on the taxpayers backs.....while the legal citizens struggle with high inflation, mortgage, gas and food prices.
I’m also Black and from the US and this sort of profiling has been happening to me since 1991 when I spent my junior year of high school in Puebla, Mexico. The most recent time it happened (in Puebla in 2019), my son and I were in the line to board our flight at the airport in Puebla. Now mind you, we had already shown our passports twice (at the normal times - once at the check-in counter and then at the security line). We were lined up to board the flight and two officers came and pulled us out of the line asking us to show them our passports. We showed them our passports and then they asked us for a second form of ID! I couldn’t believe it! I pulled out my CA driver license, but my son who was 17 still didn’t have a license or CA ID. Luckily he had his high school student ID and they accepted that. I asked one of the officers if he pulled us out of the line because we’re Black. He said, “Oh no! We’re pulling out people who look like foreigners.” I said, “What about that blonde-haired blue-eyed couple up ahead who just got on the plane?” He didn’t answer; he just said, “We don’t discriminate in Mexico.” Then he asked me to tell my son (because my son doesn’t speak Spanish) that he wasn’t being racist (probably because my son looked so annoyed). Finally we were allowed to board the flight after everybody else had boarded. Everybody else had been seated already. Similar situations also happened when traveling with my mom. I told my friends in Puebla about it and they said not to take it as racism; Mexico just has to do the job the US is making them do, they said. I responded that it still means Mexico is practicing racism because I get treated differently based on my race. It’s never happened when I’ve traveled there with my White ex. Mexico can’t claim it is not practicing racism when it is clearly practicing racism. There are nondiscriminatory ways to check people’s papers.
yes many of the people do especially the border patrol agents in both countries who are genetically from Mexico towards people of African ancestry.. you have to research what they have been bombarded in their media for over 70 years. for example, an independent research was conducted unknown to the CBP agents at the lax airport and the investigators found out that the custom Border patrol agents at the los angeles international airport have a sworn eternal hatred usually abuse and harass people of African descent and they are 99 percent of Mexican origin
It was a racist attack. Sad
I'm Mexican and I'm ashamed to tell you that there's a lot of racism in Mexico too, people who are of European descend does practice racism against indigenous people, just the same as in the United States, and many other places in the world, black people and Mexicans are being profiled by white people, let alone the police, they think we are all suspicious of some illegal activities, Mexican authorities knows that American citizens are coming to the Country to get fentanil. and then crossing to the States because they barely got checked out by US customs at the border, so racism exists everywhere my friend, although in this case sounds more like profiling members of a community. take care brother.
Puebla is hella racist
Stop going to Mexico!
It’s a topic that needs to be discussed. Thank you for the 411 and keeping it 💯. Stay safe.
Reporting our perspectives if what we see while we travel is our joy. Thanks for watching.
I'm so sorry you went through this 🥺🥺🥺🥺... I feel so sorry for Haitian people and everyone else affected by this. 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Us too!
You can easily look up what problems immigrants are causing in Mexico. Haitians are being aggressive and destroying stuff in Mexico. they don’t have no right to enter mexico illegally, they want to came to United States and they when they can’t cross the border. so then what happens they stay in Mexico, and many of them just want people to give them stuff for free, free food fee shelter. and there’s wayyy to much immigrant in Mexico I google how many immigrants are in in Tapachula and there’s about 40,000 to 50,000 that’s to much immigrants in one city. Even Central Americans are complaining about Haitians. I see the news in Spanish. I get how annoying these guys are by being stop by the police because they thing their Haitians, but I don’t think it’s because of racism, why aren’t they talking about the problems that immigrants are doing in Mexico. it’s not Mexico fault of what their country’s do to their own people.
On behalf of my people, I apologize how you were treated by this cop. That cop doesn't represent the rest of us Mexicans. Every country has it problems. I hope that over all you have a great experience in Mexico. Blessings.
We have always had an overwhelmingly positive view and experience in Mexico. Thank you. Our goal is to let other travelers know whats going on in this region and how they might be profiled as a result of the migrant crisis. We appreciate you!
On behalf of Americans I'm ashamed how we treat Mexicans and Mexican immigrants but like you said that doesn't represent all of us.
The way the Yarbros were treated is nothing compared to how people in the USA treat hardworking immigrants who are nothing but working day by day without looking forward to getting into any problems and still they get their lives complicated even when they aren't problematic nor loud people. @@mjohnson1741
@@TheYarbros God forbid you somehow all forgot your passports then whats the playbook. I am sure the positives outweigh these minor transgressions but as an African who loves to travel I personally avoid travelling to any place where I will be profiled unless i stay in the safe tourist zones. I have heard this happens in the DR too and it ut a stop on my desire to visit that country.
I have gone to Belize, Jamaica, Colombia and never felt my race was an issue. When i was working in Dallas one of my closest friends was Mexican, good people but its sad that the US and or Mexican governments allows this to go on when every one knows 90% or more of illegal migration from that region is Latinos who dont look like Haitians. Plain old racism, no other way around it.
@mjohnson1741 I'm not ashamed of how ILLEGAL immigrants are treated. They know they're breaking the law by trespassing into another country but don't care. An American can't illegally trespass into Mexico and get food stamps, SSI and free motel rooms.
Profiling is dehumanizing. It stinks that you had to go through this four times just going to Oaxaca but I'm really glad that you figured out why it happened. How the Haitians and others are being treated, in large part due to the U.S. is sickening. I appreciate you for showing this.
Thanks!
unbelievable what you guys uncovered about the Haitians there..
We spent 3 weeks in Mexico around the time of your trip and my husband’s bag was searched as we were leaving the country on the last leg from Mérida to U.S.. They kept asking if he had “powder” in his bag and were so obvious about the profiling. Based on what happened to you both in Cancun, I wonder if this is also common practice in the Yucatán considering its geographical proximity to Haiti. :(
It's common it various cities in Mexico.
When you started telling the story I had a feeling it had to do with the Haitian migrants. I had no idea about Tapachula. Thank you for getting the word out. This should be known about.
Thank you!
They are equating the dreads to the Haitians!!!!
They are causing problems why aren’t they taking more about that.
Man oh man! Glad y’all put this out family…….On y’all way to 100k 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
What's up bro! Yes, lawd not gonna say it out loud though....🤣
Sorry to hear that this happened to you but it is in no way an isolated incident. I was traveling from Belize to Merida last December when I encountered a very abrasive immigration officer.
I was born in Belize but I am also a British national.
Crossing the border from Belize into Mexico, there was a HUGE back up in the immigration line to enter Mexico and only one person checking us in, a female immigration officer. A male immigration officer was walking through the office distributing the immigration forms to people in the line. Before he got to where I was in the line he approached me and asked, “Sir can I see your travel document” ? I presented him with my Belize passport and he continued issuing forms to everyone else. Now I must say, I am a very dark black man, and when I am in Belize or the Caribbean area I become even darker, we are talking Wesley Snipes dark. All the same, the other people in the like were all Belize Latinos or white Americans. NO ONE ELSE in that line if what must have been well over 100 people was asked to show any documents.
I waited my turn to get the immigration check in desk and, when it was my turn, the same male immigration officer was now helping his female colleague. I approached and presented my passport, he asked where I was going and how long I intended to remain in Mexico. His questions were more like an interrogation, very intrusive and his tone and attitude was very abrasive throughout. Eventually I produced my British passport and showed this to him without being asked and although his attitude did not change, the questions stopped and he stamped my Belize passport for entry into Mexico.
I had travelled to Mexico MANY TIMES before, coming from the UK as well as from Belize, but in all my previous visits, I had NEVER been treated like this, although I have seen other dark skinned Belizeans complain on social media about similar experiences in Mexico before.
So yes people, it is real and black travelers are being singled out for harassment when traveling to Mexico.
Yes, we've been in and out of Mexico a lot over the years and never experienced this level of attention.
It is an abusive way to approach Honest people ! I believe that.
@@Nikitta43 that's 1 way of looking at it.
So sorry you two went through this. We experienced something similar coming back from Costa Rica. It hurts to be singled out. I'm glad you don't let this stop your travels. Thank you for this video.
No major ordeal to us but we definitely wanted to let ppl know what's going on.
Feeling ashamed and disgusted of this policy. As Mexican I wish there was something I could personally do to help. Thanks for sharing this is eye opening.
Thank you so much. We know it's a policy issue. Thanks for watching.
One thing you can personally do, is to stop virtue-signaling.
Wow! Thanks for the information family. I'm so sick of this sh*t.
You and me both!
We changed our trip from Mexico to Aruba because of stuff like this...😮
Before I even finished watching your vid, I KNEW it was because they thought you "might" be Haitian. I first noticed this in 2018 when I went back to Playa del Carmen. I hadn't been to Mexico in a number of years, and was surprised at the changes. Because my Spanish is "good" (i.e. "proper") they couldn't identify where I was from. The minute I showed them my American passport, everything became different and pleasant... like the old Mexico I traveled to often, during the '90's. This happened at my hotel, and somewhere else. It wasn't until I watched another TH-camr during the pandemic, that I realized Mexico has a "problem" with Haitians. I went back to Puerto Vallarta in 7/21 and had a similar issue during customs check, and came close to cursing that man out in Spanish!! This year, I went back to PDC, but stayed on the resort and had no issues. Do you remember the African American family that drove from NC to Matamoros in March of this year, and was killed by gang members?? That happened because they were mistaken for HATIAN TRAFICANTES !!! This is so sad, especially since Mexico has ALWAYS been a friendly place for Black people to travel. I feel bad for Haitians fleeing poverty and death, but I wish Mexican officials would get cultural competency training, and realize that not all "Black" folks are the same!!
Yes, Haitians have a very bad reputation in Latin America, in Chile they have killed several Haitians because they have very aggressive behaviors with the local populations where they arrive. Of course, not all of them are bad people, but people like it generalize.
I always love how you guys put your videos together. Story time is always fun. It's good to see you guys rolling with the punches on your journeys. You are a model couple for what I want to do when I first retire. You gotta love the beeline. When they don't even try to hide it. And I know I've said it before, but you guys are a beautiful couple. I love ya'll.
Aww, thank you!
Saludos desde ciudad de México y a nombre de todos los mexicanos les pedimos una disculpa por lo que les ha pasado a ustedes y hojala las cosas cambien en mexico para que ustedes vivan mejor y viajen por todo mexico...los mexicanos los queremos y los apreciamos mucho... los saludo desde la ciudad de México..
Muchísimas gracias (desde Louisiana)!
From Spanish To English-Greetings from Mexico City and on behalf of all Mexicans, we apologize for what has happened to you and hopefully things will change in Mexico so that you can live better and travel throughout Mexico...Mexicans love and appreciate you. a lot... I greet you from Mexico City..
Well, the USA is forcing Mexico to take these immigration measures, is ALL about their country. Sorry, but I really need to say it.
@@Rompastompa71 Te lo voy a decir algo. Soy una persona de color y cada año visito Mexico. Hasta hoy he tenido nada fuera de una experiencia muy linda con los Mexicanos. Espero que pueda visitar más y que siga igual sin problemas. Estoy seguro que hay gente mala pero he conocido solo la gente amable hasta hoy. Viva Mexico!
If you guys came to Mexico believing it is racist free, Mexico has many people that you would call "racist", it is just not publicized. As someone that has lived in Mexico since 1997, don't let it get you down. THe USA is certainly not the only country that has "racist" people, they are found in EVERY country. Just let your chip fall off and enjoy our lives.
We don't sweat it but we are sure to let ppl know what we are seeing.
I wouldn't call what they went through racism...more like discrimination.
The problem is not Mexican racism. The problem is Hatians.
if youre being honest, most black people are very racist. few people call it out cause they still coddle the black people and tell them what they want to hear.
That's really a shame. Having traveled to Mexico quite a few times the feeling of racism crosses my mind but nowhere the feeling I get in the US. I'm glad that not only did you guys figure out the game but you put us subs onto the game so we can keep an eye out for it as we're traveling. Thank you guys so much for the insight you bring my beautiful people.
Thank you for being here for it!
@@iturnedintoamartian6648 Lots of friends here and no we haven't travel to The Continent yet but we will get there soon.
@@iturnedintoamartian6648 That's not true. The USA is forcing Mexico to take these immigration measures. All that "racism" is, rather, forced xenophobia exported by force to Mexico from the US.
@@iturnedintoamartian6648 They RIGHTFULLY don't want blacks there.
@@TheYarbros When you do, please stay there!
Awesome episode! New Subscriber here because of this video and let me tell you guys that you are on point. I have a few black friends who went through similar situations and even worse. But not in all of Mexico just in the same regions you were both in. I really appreciate you making videos like these to help inform everyone of what really goes on out here in Mexico. The mostly good, sometimes bad, & rarely ugly, and this is one of those ugly times. Trust me my wife gets singled out from time to time and she's just brown and Mexican! So sorry you guys had to put up with that at least now you are in a truly wonderful place. Oaxaca is awesome! Thanks again for sharing! I will be checking out the rest of your channel! Saludos!
Sure! Welcome to the fam and yes you hit it...mostly great, sometimes bad and sometimes ugly #travellife. For us it wasn't that bad but we did want to alert ppl to what's going on. Meanwhile we are absolutely loving the countryside of Oaxaca! Thanks for the sub! We hope to keep you entertained and informed. ✌🏾
Mexican here, and even though I could I wouldn't go to Cancun or Rivera Maya to be discriminated in my own country.
Hey, you guys got your hair on point. Thanks for the video because I wasss going to head down there. I followed your videos as I went to Ecuador and everything went fine. Next year, I'll head to Panama and Colombia, where it seems I won't have to deal with the discrimination, I hope. WOW! The European conquest is still in effect.
Discrimination is a bit hard to avoid. It may not as overt as in the US we find that discrimination, colorism happen in many places. Don't scratch Mexico off your list just yet. There's lots of this country to explore. We're just shedding light on 2 areas.
I think you’ll have less of the blatant profiling and discrimination like you do in Mexico in places like Panama and Colombia. I am dark skinned single woman traveller and I have never been made to feel as unsafe as I did in Mexico from police or military. But you can’t escape racism in Latin America it was colonized and just like the US their structures and people I power are still in place. Also, Panama and Colombia has a larger Black population and you’ll enjoy their culture more.
As a Mexican that loves to see foreigners visiting our country, I am so sorry for the unfortunate experience you went through. I've been following your channel since you had like 5K followers and were roaming in Guadalajara (my hometown) and so sorry that your overall good experiences in my country have been tarnished due to the issues at hand.
However lately as you've learned, there's this issues with Haitian immigrants and unfortunately this has encouraged this kind of racial profiling. Not to apologize the attitude of the police officers but I think they're merely following orders of a governmental initiative as a response of the migrant crisis you've described. Furthermore there's also migrants coming from Central America whose last destination is the USA and some fit the same kind of profile. Regardless this kind of blatant profiling shouldn't happen.
Anyway, hoping your future travels will be stress free and filled with great experiences 🙏🏼
I think you're right outside the airport and some scammer situations, Mexico is super nice and the people are super relaxed and helpful. But the conditions at the airport do give the impression of racism, although this may be a false impression. But it does stand out and if some group of visitors misbehave, then it is logical that actions are taken.
DONT BE A 2 FACES BRO FEOM GUADALAJARA?THATS 1 OF THE WHITE MEXICAN STATES IN MEXICO HAHAHA U GUYS DISCRIMINATE even to u own mexican brown skin nationals u so pathetic 🤣 😂 😆 and tell the truth all 999%OF MEXICANS ARE RACIST WITH NO CONSEQUENCES NO DISCRIMINATORY LAWS
Thanks for being so real & raw. I've been following you both for years. You inspire me & my spouse.
Be blessed & safe.😊
Thanks for being transparent. Black people already have enough issues in the US. Going to another country experiencing that is too much for me personally. I will not be visiting Mexico.
Well in all honesty...it's not the whole country. Like Alabama doesn't really represent all of the US but the government does seem to be backing this play.
So, now you know how Mexicans feel when they're getting stop around by American authorities
NEITHER WILL I!!!!!!!!!
Your loss.
A lot of them Mexicans are racist.
Thanks for shedding light on this. It’s amazing how in the US there’s no mention of how the Haitians are being treated. Sadly, this has affected your travels in the south of Mexico. I’m sorry y’all are having to endure discrimination because of this.
This is true even with another Mexican
@@ayuanabradford3206😅
Haitians are illegal immigrants in their country.... they have a right not to want them there!
Thanks for the heads up! Blessings to you two!
Thanks!
Thank you guys for shinning light on this Haitian issue in Mexico...I didn't know anything about it... I love your channel. So Informative.
*Great story telling!* Love how you all summed your experience and the current events, together at the end.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This recently happened to me in Merida going to Cancun. My daughter and I were the only ones stopped in the ADO terminal and then the bus driver checked out documents before we boarded the bus. No one else was checked. No one else was black either.
haha Mexico is racist they have very little black population, they idolize blondes and Asians, but my love come to my country Venezuela here we love everyone equally but in space I love black women
People love to complain about the United States…but try going elsewhere
@@Keyer-bn3dp I don’t know what that has to do with my comment
Love the spatula...Good info Yabros...ty
Our pleasure!
In complete solidarity with both you. I'm VERY sorry you had to experience all these unjust searches and profiling. As a Mexican-American, I'm in complete unity with our African American brothers and sisters and people of color.
Oh snap!.. feel terrible for you lovely guys.. I'm Mexican born and raised in California, family is from down there Michoacan and this is stupid nonsense practice from the law.. Please please don't let this stink up the whole journey there. Mexican pueblos seem less profile-ish .. I don't know, where you able to question those searching as to why no others being searched?? all love to you guys, stay safe♥️🇲🇽🇺🇸
It doesn't diminish our view of Mexico at all and we'd still encourage tourists to come.
No se te olvide la cantidad de extranjeros criminales que han entrado al país ( de diferentes países y colores ) es normal todas esas revisiones ! Ni tienes porque sentirte mal! En otros países hacen lo mismo! Se te ha olvidado la discriminación y odio por parte de los negros hacia los mexicanos!
Thanks for Keeping It REAL as Always 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the heads up. Was planning to visit Cancun in November, having second thoughts now
Spend those vacation dollars wisely!
This was very interesting. I just got back from my 1st visit to Cancun a couple of months ago and I must say that although it was a good for the most part, I observed several instances that made me wish that I spoke spanish and wasn't traveling solo. I've been to several regions of Mexico on various trips and it is what it is. I'm ready to explore some other places in the days to come. Keep up the great work, I love this channel!!!! Safe travels!!!!
Thank you! It's a big beautiful world....mostly. -safe travels
I'm loving the recent content and formatting. Your frankness is very much appreciated and I ❤ Oaxaca as well! In fact our future home is in the countryside just outside the city. The sheer irony of how Haitians and other South American immigrants are treated is literally sickening!! Keep doing the info/docu/ deep dive travel 😉 thing! These words are spray painted on a wall in Centro and part why I love the Oaxacan Vibe- NINGÚN HUMANO ES ILEGAL👊🏾
Oaxaca is a righteous place.
Hey folks so sorry that was your guys experience heading south. However, thank you so much for sharing this valuable information. We want to go to Oaxaca this year from SMA. We will let you know our experience when we go.
Hey! I'm sure you guys will enjoy Oaxaca as much as we are! Safe travels!
Thank you so much for this video! I’m traveling from the U.S. to Mexico City next week and as a Black woman it’s always good to know what I might have to deal with. You two are delightful, I just subscribed! Happy travels! ✊🏽
Aye sis 👋🏾 Really glad you enjoyed this one and THANK YOU for subbing. We appreciate YOU supporting our content!
Damn, sorry yall had to go through that. I go through similar s*** whenever I cross into Canada, they ask the most intrusive and ridiculous questions while having dogs search my vehicles. I have NO criminal record mind you, yet I'm flagged to be interrogated and searched everytime I cross into Canada, which nowadays I rarely do to avoid the unnecessary hassle of it all smh.. On a much LIGHTER NOTE, bro you sound EXACTLY like Shawn Waynes!!! It's uncanny lol
Thank you for this crucial information, as it could save a person of color ( I'm African American) a lot of grief. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤...
You're welcome. Just want to put it on your radar. It's not all of Mexico.
I've been stopped, had my bags searched when returning to the US from Asia, one time missing a flight because they held me for so long. On another trip to China, an armed airport security guard accosted me, wanting me to go with him. My girlfriend at the time, grabbed my arm and told the guard "He is with ME!" The guard hesitated, then relented. My girlfriend had long blond hair. He did not anticipate that we were together, and he didn't know what do for a moment. He was probably wondering if we were actually together or if she was coming to a stranger's aid. I shudder to think what I would've been put through if I had been traveling alone.
I've traveled to Ecuador and Brazil and have had no problems with immigration, although the one and only time I had been to Mexico-- Mexico City airport on a layover, returning from Brazil-- security confiscated a tape measure I had in my carry-on bag. Otherwise, no problem with Mexico.
In some countries, smugglers face a death penalty for traveling with drugs. Knowing the prejudices of people, there's no way I would risk traveling while Black and carrying drugs. I don't do drugs and rarely even drink alcohol, yet, to some, I'm targeted as someone who does. I can understand the reasoning for this, but it hurts when it happens to you, for a physical quality you can't help. The officers have to follow certain official protocols but ultimately, it's up to the discretion of the individual who is acting upon their own preconceived notions of who is good or bad, innocent or guilty.
But... I'll risk it, because I love traveling so much!
TY for the heads up!
Our pleasure and duty! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing its important to know. Good video 😊
Glad it was helpful!
As far as your comment about not being the only foreigners in line and that there were “hippie people in line who fit the part of looking like a weed smoker” - not all hippies are pot heads , pot heads come in all colors and cultures .
Thanks for sharing. Always great videos. I live in México City. I’m totally fluent in Spanish. I’m married to a latino. My problem is I am whiter than Snow White. On the phone I pass for Hispanic but as soon as anyone sees me they say gringo. The husband thinks it’s hilarious but we get overcharged everywhere!! We go eat and order a bottle of wine. Nice. Next time we go back they never have the same wine, only more expensive ones. Of course we always tip well. They are jacking the bill up because I’m gringo. I can’t prove it but I know it. It’s very sad how we are pre judged in this world. Sorry for your experience. But in the end I still believe most people are good.
I am with you. I also believe the government has a responsibility to no have race based policies.
Thank you for this. I've long been considering moving to Mexico and your videos are very helpful.
We love to hear that. We do our best to offer a genuine perspective. Glad it resonates w/ you. Best wishes!
thank you for informing us on what's going on 🥺
Always happy to share.
Hey guys, thanks for sharing your experience. When I was younger, I had a relationship with a anglo-american woman. When we traveled to the US, they checked her, and her bags with dogs and all the tools they have. I got kind of offended and she was so embarrased because they were getting her dirty undies and all out on the table! However, during that time American women were hooking up with Mexican guys and carrying drugs back to the US. That was a long time ago...But I know the feeling.
Be safe and enjoy Mexico. The mayority of us do not care about skin color. I am so sorry for our Haitian brothers. I hope they get a resolution. I will be retiring from the US soon and I plan to live between Mexico and Brazil.
I remember that stop and check happened to “Shida on the Loose.”
Yes, it's a regular thing now....
Thank you for sharing 🙏🏿💛
I’m so sorry all this is happening
I pray for all those immigrant that are looking for a better life
I hope everything gets better soon for everyone safe
Thanks for this information.
That's our job and honor! Thanks for tuning!
So sorry you guys had to go through this! At least you got to the bottom of it! Growing up in Brazil I was harassed by the military police for No reason and it was not a pleasant experience! They do whatever they want in these countries!
I can't imagine what you experienced in Brazil and I'm sorry you wen through it. Its unfortunate for all involved.
Is it worse than black lives matter?
Yeap not only in these countries also in USA not good for black people too,and the not just look at your belongings they kill you because of your color 😢
Thank you both for sharing this information. That is why I only stick to the resort cities (Cancun, Cabo, etc.) When traveling to Mexico.
You have a new subscriber. 😊
Thanks for the sub!
Very informative!!! I love the structure of the video too!! I suppose to go to Mexico City next month!
Have fun! We love CDMX!
The same exact thing happened to me taking a bus from Tulum all the way to Chiapas. I was the only black person on the bus and they pulled me over every time and checked my documents and things. It completely changed my perspective. And to top it off on the way to California. I was detained at the usa border for an hour because I fit the description of a Haitian migrant
Wow! Just wow! .imagine actually being Haitian...they are catching hell right now...praying for them.
You can say thank to US GOVERNMENT nagging about migrants
@oacardamianrodriguez5106 That is absolutely not true!White people run the government. White people were not singled out;black people were.Wake up! Also,America has to protect its Borders. The Illegal immigration is out of control.Mexico protects its borders.We have to protect ours.
Even when your driving in Mexico with a Mexican you still get ask for documents if u don’t look Mexican…
@@oacardamianrodriguez5106 I believe I read that the US gov. signed off on this program if increased policing and profiling AND gave dollars to help finance it...keep the immigrants away from the northern border by any means necessary paid for by the USA
Glad you explore serious subjects along with ypou other fine reports.
Reporting it as we see it.
Sorry you guys went through this, we live in Oaxaca & have noticed this on our travels through the state. Love it that you guys are enjoying it here as much as we are. love your content.♥
Must’ve been coming from the west to east us because Texas dosent play
Yes, we're huge fans of this state!
@@TheYarbros Joy to have you all here. ❤
This was a very informative video. Thank you so much for sharing your unfortunate experiences and bringing awareness to this issue. Now that I know, I will avoid the bus. It would have stressed me out.
Glad we could be a little illuminating source for yah. -Safe travels!
Afro Mexican here, Afro states are down south. I’m sure migrants are safer there for now 🤙🏾from cartel groups and others nationalist right anti immigrant groups.
But yeah the bus driver was tipping them off stay safe 🙏🏾
Thanks for letting us know!✊🏾
I ❤ Afro Mexicans. Would love to travel down there one day.
Wait let's get it right most of these nationalist right wing groups are not anti immigration. There all for legal immigration not illegal immigration don't get it twisted or believe the woke side hype and media that keeps brain washing ppl with that non sense narrative.. thank you
I really want to visit an Afro-Mexican community next time I'm down there. I am a "Blaxican"-Black father, Mexican-American mother-and I think I've met maybe 2 or 3 others like me in my entire life.
When my boyfriend and I lived in Merida last year, this is why I always grabbed our passports every time we headed out the door. Even just for a walk around the block. I knew they were looking for Haitian immigrants. We didn't want nooooo problems. Carry your passport at all times! We love Mexico.
It's true when in Mexico it's always on us. I don't like that insecure feeling though.
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If you carry a cell phone why not carry your passport. The US is making all holders of Drivers license in the to obtain a REAL ID for identification you have until January 2024 to get one.
muy buenos consejos viva mexico
Wow. Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure!
Thank you for this helpful information.
Our pleasure!
Hi Guys! Love your videos and thanks for sharing this update. I do disagree on one point where you state this is a Mexican problem. I feel its due to the current US open border policy which allows migrants safe passage through Mexico into the US. But I do appreciate your heads up on this issue and I will take notice on my future visits.
Just for context, I am a late 40s (dark skinned) black American man. I speak close to fluent Spanish and have traveled southern Mexico for over 10 years now. I've been through the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero (among many others). I was approached by and stopped by INM in the Acapulco bus station once and asked to produce my documents, but I understood why giving the migrant situation. NOT saying its right.
I do also feel Mexicans are not as familiar with how black Americans present themselves and they may incorrectly associate certain hairstyles (dreads) and attire with marijuana. It does seems the agents are focused on drug and immigration enforcement which is WAY better than the US where blacks are profiled randomly. Please enjoy Mexico because I would give ANYTHING to trade places with you guys as inner-city USA is NOT the place to thrive right now. Just my 2 cents.
We stated in the video that it was on part due to the US pressuring Mexico. One profiling us just as bad as another. What MX 8d doing to those immigrants is horrible and the way that they are profilig and policing all back ppl is also disgusting. Love MX but they are dead wrong here.
I concur! @@TheYarbros
And thanks for being engaged with your subs in the comment section
in that you are right if they see a person with a dreadlock they will think they are marijuana users
They got Uncle Rukus working the checkpoints!
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Thanks very much for the heads up.
ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ALWAYS 💓
You are so welcome
We moved to Rosarito Mexico, myself my daughter and her kids. My daughter is Hispanic her kids are mixed with black as soon as my grandson turned 18 he bounced. He was constantly pulled over here in Rosarito Mexico. He is a beautiful young man and they never left him alone
Good grief. I'm sorry you had to go through that interrogation. (Nobody wants to deal with the Real problem: Haiti is out of control.). I can imagine you two settling happily in Oaxaca...it's the cradle of democracy/liberal life in Mexico: Something I think a lot of people do not consider when they move to Mexico: local politics, ie. Merida is conservative Christian (but I still love it & they have a lg enough Lebanese population to keep it in check).
We’re just sharing our experience but it pales in comparison to what migrants are fleeing at home and what they go through here.
Oaxaca has been tranquil so far. A place everyone should visit.
I now understand why my sisters & I went through what we went through while on our way to Mazatlan in April 2021.
Glad to shed some light!
Hey, much respect. I am a Mexican-American working in L.A. but setting myself up to retire in Mexico. Loved your video and definitely will become a subscriber. I know what life is like in Mexico but I can honestly tell you that the "tourist" spots will be harsh, man. Don't be hatin' and much love to you both. ❤
Thanks for the sub Mexico I awesome but of course it has some issues. I'd never hate on the great MX but I do like to pass along honest info. Enjoy the evening!
Wow...very interesting! Glad you shared your experience.....
Our pleasure thanks for watching!
😟 I’m sorry that happened to you. We were stopped on a bus once in the daytime in Costa Rica. Men dressed in camo fatigues and carrying machine guns came on and stopped at our seats toward the back. It was scary. I can imagine it must have felt really bad to be targeted like that several times in the middle of the night, and at the airport in Cancun. Thank you for being such good ambassadors for us all. Be safe. ❤
It was a bit weird and uncomfortable but I'm glad we have a platform to share our experiences through...🤗
@@TheYarbrosWe are glad that you have this platform too! Looking forward to seeing footage of the Afro Mexicanos there.
There aren't Federales un Costa Rica, as a matter of fact it even isn't an Army there.
@@rodolfohernandez2882 Interesting - they were men dressed in camo fatigues. What would you call them? We later learned they were searching for a murderer.
@@rodolfohernandez2882 yes, we know.
As U.S. born Mexican American and having been to Mexico back and forth since i was a kid it's not surprising to see this. Its a totally different culture i don't care what people say about the friendliness and beauty of it. The government is going to do what they want to do and your rights go out the window. If they know your a foreigner at some point your going to get treated different thats the reality. Even myself that can blend in easily will get treated the same if circumstances occur if i had to identify been from another country. My advice is don't have expectations that it's the same being in Mexico. It's unfortunate you guys experienced that side of it. Safe travels. 🙏
NGL i love this channel and thank you so much for you travel tips
Deeply appreciate your support!
Sorry you all had to go through this. I consider myself to be a seasoned international traveler, but there are a number of countries where I would not be doing what you're doing as far as ground transportation. Mexico is one of them. There are some amazing towns and cities in Mexico, but then there's a lot of smaller towns in-between that are not so "tourist friendly" to black folk. I've traveled quite a bit in Brazil and never once had any issues. Having said this, I'm a fair skinned brother, so I don't want to dismiss that, as f'd up as I know that is. Good luck to y'all. Y'all just need to come back to Salvador, make that your home base and carry on. You got more views in Brazil anyway.
😂If you actually knew how dangerous the bus was in Brazil you got on. You never would have gotten your ass on it Mr seasoned traveler
@@krazyjnva2up2down55 that's kind of the point dumbazz. You need to know your surroundings. I've been on city buses in Rio and São Paulo dozens of times with no issues. I've also taken 10+ hour bus rides between different cities/towns in Brazil, but since I have street sense and travel smarts, I don't stick out.
Good thing you had documents.There's nothing wrong with being questioned by authorities.The problem is when the approach is based solely on your ethnicity.
I agree w/ that. Problem is that is exactly what's going on in MX right now.
I liken it to dealing with any "stranger." We're gonna check them out extra careful if they look a certain way. Somebody knocks on our front door at home wearing clothing not ordinarily seen in our neighborhood (or even if they are of a different ethnic background), we're gonna wonder, "What the heck...?" Not trying to make light of the situation in this vid, but it's natural to be on guard when we encounter something out of the ordinary. Yes, it makes us feel uncomfortable when we’re labeled as suspicious, but we humans are pretty “paranoid,” and for good reason. It’s a survival instinct.
Unfortunately they do that in Mexico and USA they don't ask a white or black person for documents
@@dolittle6781, I don’t want to waste my time to go into it point by point but, you wrote a SERIOUS LOT OF NONSENSE here !
Thankyou for this! I had considered Mexico but after seeing online stories and videos, No Thankyou!!!
😂😂😂 Awesome video and I know exactly what you guys went through! When I first moved to Mexico many years ago I was always singled out until I became friends with the law enforcement agencies and the locals. Once again I appreciate you guys videos 🫡
Thanks for falling through!
@@TheYarbros No Problem
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glad you guys are safe
Yes, very safe! Thanks
This is not OK! Stay safe!❤
Thanks and we are.
They're not descriminating you because you're Black... they're discriminating you because they think you're from Haiti, Jamaica or something like that... Try sayng "We're Black Americans" and show passport right away... and you'll see the magic happening...
Great video, very informative. So sorry this happened to you. Hope Mexico can do a better job of dealing with migration.
I hope they figure it out as well.
Very good video guys. I’ve noticed in Mexico. They go through our stuff to hopefully find something wrong so they can get bribed. Obviously. This situation was different. Be safe in all your travels ✌🏽
Thanks!
I'm so sorry you had to go trough this awful experience. As you mentioned, that's the result of the USA's migration policies being forced into Mexico, and therefore expanding the racist structural racism beyond USA borders :(
Yes, facts. No need to be sorry. We were not harmed or anything. Just wanted to let ppl know not to come here if they didn't want to go through the same thing.
Mexico has racism issues that far outreach US policies. Let’s not blame everything on the US.
Not being in your demo audience but the Yarbros bring it w love in the heart. So informative and most importantly for me, it proves that open border whether you agree or not is causing stress for the Mexican government. Getting my news on YT and curious if any U.S. media has even mentioned it. Watching every dime but wish I could help you on your journey. If you ever get back to a lovely clean city in the cooler weather and kindness is contagious, would enjoy just a quick hello. Won't even say it,. Don't want gringo's messing with my tramqil love.
I hear you bro! Your support is deeply appreciated and it goes further than a couple of dollars could. We are hunting down so great stories of Mexico and dropping these informative pieces as we put them together.
Carnal amigo!
Are you holding that microphone up with a wooden spatula? I love it!
It’s the dreadlocks. A wise man once told his teenager black son, if you want to have dreadlocks, I’m not going to stop you, but make sure you have the heart to own it.
It's partially the dreads and wholly their ignorance and prejudice disposition.
Thats a damn shame
That's what I was thinking, the dreads & braids.
I am a "white" British man and this kind of profiling often happened to me while travelling in Europe in the 60´s. The reason for this is I was young and had long hair.
Funny how appearance causes such prejudiced behavior.
@@TheYarbros Well, not exactly. When you really study history, you'll realize how very troubled the world has always been. During the WWII era, the peak time of the following situation, each of the European groups of people was considered a different race!! The English couldn't marry the French, the French couldn't marry the Germans, and so on (but there have always been exceptions). We need to study history in depth. Nowadays, what we learn comes mostly from pundits who almost never reference history and put things in an historical context. We are so ignorant, often causing us to get upset with things unnecessarily, considering circumstances have often been much, much worse. Of course, lets continue to call out abusive treatment wherever we find it in the hope that things will improve going forward.
Bs
Weirdos everywhere get hated on.
They also hangout in the comment section of TH-cam antagonizing good ppl @@astrozoo
Thanks for the info.
Our pleasure!
Informative; thank you
Thank you!
The immigration issue in Mexico is bad, there are also a lot of Hatians and Africans in Mexico City. The US government needs to step up. The other borders have been wide open for Ukrainians.
Facts!
Thanks for sharing this information. Mexico has never been on my list of places to visit. And this just confirmation.
Didn't mean to push it off if your list but I always want to be transparent w/ our channel. Thanks for watching!
@TheYarbros it's all good, hubby wasn't having it anyway. Lol
I had the best trip ever in Cancun, MX try it out!!!! I had no problems with immigration. Its profiling EVERYWHERE!!!
@lgee9027 this is true
Same thing happend to me a few months ago traveling from Merida to Mexico City.I vlogged everything but had no idea Mexico was like this .
Thx for info. I'd heard something about the problem with these immigrants before. Thank God I wasn't planning on traveling into Mexico just getting dental work done across the border this summer.
Thanks for sharing this unfortunate but real information with us. I was thinking about traveling to Mexico but now I'm having second thoughts. It appears the popular adage saying," If it seems to good to be true, it nornally is" It's ashame that Mexico is a massive country known for it's array of bright colors warm friendness of it's people. Is the color black becoming taboo. ? I'm just curious.!!!
No, it's not. We are currently in one of the most beautiful and extremely diverse areas, Oaxaca. In fact most of MX is open and friendly.
It's not the people. Even most of the gov't workers show in their mannerisms that they don't want to profile people, and they will do all they can to help you. I'd rather go through this in Mexico than here in the US, because I never feel like it could be an end of life experience when I'm there. Don't let it stop you. I live in Monterrey, MX and travel back and forth to Austin, TX. As soon as I drive across the border, the feeling of freedom hits me... The US is a dark, dark place, and I only knew it was so bad when I started traveling. Mexico is an amazing place and the people never cease to amaze me. I could tell you so many wonderful things, but you should find out for yourself!
Shalom
First time I went to Mexico I did not speak spanish but the second time I went I learned to speak spanish fluently. it was more enjoyable and i realized that the Mexican people showed me mad love and Im dark skinned lol.
"“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” -Nelson Mandela
Beautiful sentiment cops didn't give a 1 if we spoke Spanish it not. Black = potential illegal immigrant.
The intro got me 😂😂 be safe as much as you can! 🙏🏽
🤣🤣🤣 glad you liked it!
Good advice. Definetly you have to be aware of the migration crisis no matter your skin tone. I used to think I was personally targeted or I was a cop magnet because it seems that way. But cops usually go for anything that goes out of the usual so if you look or act foreign you will attrack them and they are usually not polite or friendly. Theyre only friendly if they see someone recording them. 😅