Hi
Also on my workshop/hostel are some copies printed by BCK_973 (Karl) ready to pick up for any who need it.
Javier…
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Danger - Three hungry policemen in Entre Rios on Ruta 14
Sure enough there they were waiting to pick me out of a long line of traffic, I was hiding behind a converted bus/camper - saw them from three quarters mile away.
Used Sandra and Javiers advice, spoke only English - lots of no comprendo's, wanted me to dismount and join them in the police car - yeah sure. Tried to tell me I was speeding, to which they received many no's, finally they gave up and suggested it may have been an (otro moto)

Alec - MZ Baghira



[This message has been edited by Livotlout (edited 27 February 2006).]

I was recently advised by two German riders to avoid the highway 127 crossing between Entre Rios and Corrientes. They were detained for quite a while by corrupt policemen.

About two weeks ago we tried to cross into Argentina from Chile @ Futalafu. Argentina police were professional, but told us that Argentina insurance is required to cross in. We had Chile plates on bikes so might be more f an issue with Chile vehicle(Chile/Arg need to be better friends). We tried to get ins at Futalafu(both border offices said it was available) but no luck so we just moved on. Later saw signs at Chile border towns advertising mandatory Arg ins for sale. Also spoke with Chile national that said is was a new law(or old one being inforced) that does in fact require insurance in Arg. It would likely be more difficult to get the ins deeper into the country so I advise getting at the border and give police less reason to detain you. I have found Chile/Arg police quite professional(except at the road to Foz Iquazu)

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Corrupt argentine Police posts
 

OK almost 6 years later, ill continue this thread.
Here are 2 police posts that are extremely corrupt. Avoid them.

Police Post at RP26 exiting Victoria to Nogoya, Entre Rios, Argentina=>Coordenates -32.6207, -60.1326
Police Post at RN127, between San Jaime and Liberdad, Corrientes, Argentina=>Coordenates -30.2178, -58.1804

Hope this helps.

I'd like to know if theres a way to take a ferryboat from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. Id rather sail for 3 hours that pay these bastard and have to re-toute 400km to avoid them.

Cheers
Carl</SPAN>

Buquebus ferries from Montevideo to B.A., but it's expensive. Use Google and reserve a cheap spot--prices seem to vary a lot according to boat, time, day, phases of the moon and mother's maiden name (<<<joke).

Mark

FWIW I had no problems with the police in Entre Rios, all the way to Iguazu.

At one checkpoint they were wanting money, and I laughed so hard I think they thought I was not quite right is the head (which is true) and they sent me on my way. Also, having a little gopro camera on my helmet seems to expedite my progress through police checkpoints. The very first question: "Is that a video camera?" Si. "Is it filming right now?" Si. That little camera seems to encourage the police to be on their best behavior, FWIW.

does anyone know where I can now download that document to register corruption? The link doesn't work anymore... I do have the printout of the law about fire extinguisers... love this kind of stuff!

Not 100% sure of this but I heard this from a fellow that lives in BA and he said that the highway through Entre Rios is totally being reworked and the the police checkpoint was no longer there.
There have not been any post here related to this checkpoint so it may be true.

Anyone be through there resently to confirm this?

Be careful around Posadas they got me two times in one day there

I went through Central and South America this winter. I put a GoPro Helmet cam on. I never had a problem with corrupt cops. A couple of times I got pulled over. The cop would be looking at the little box on my head. Suddenly his expression would change as if he was saying "Oh Shit. It's a camera." Then they might ask to see my license and then say "enjoy your stay in ...." I take lousy videos, but I just loved having that camera on my helmet. Dave