http://www.hispanictips.com Hispanic & Latino News Redefined - Empowering & Engaging Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:26:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2012/02/08/%e2%80%9cwhy-sara-hates-laredo%e2%80%9d-video-goes-viral-and-people-are-responding/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2012/02/08/%e2%80%9cwhy-sara-hates-laredo%e2%80%9d-video-goes-viral-and-people-are-responding/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:14:00 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=173030 HispanicTips :: The Premier Hispanic & Latino News Service.]]> http://www.hispanictips.com/2012/02/08/%e2%80%9cwhy-sara-hates-laredo%e2%80%9d-video-goes-viral-and-people-are-responding/feed/ 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/09/13/texas-border-mayor-challenges-latest-reality-show-attempt-to-portray-laredo-tx-as-a-city-under-cartel-siege/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2011/09/13/texas-border-mayor-challenges-latest-reality-show-attempt-to-portray-laredo-tx-as-a-city-under-cartel-siege/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:46:04 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=151744 Tomás @ HispanicTips from www.latinalista.net
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The Paisano Rest Stop will be at IH-35 southbound, just off Mile Marker 13, beginning Friday, December 17, at 12 noon and closing at 12 noon on Sunday, December 19, 2010. For 48 continuous hours, the rest stop has individuals who help review documents necessary for travelers, as well as any goods or vehicles they may be taking into Mexico. Information about bridge wait times is given, as well as directions, refreshments, restroom facilities and simply an opportunity to rest and stretch their legs.

Additional information given includes:

-- Hotel and restaurant listings;
-- U.S. Customs regulations for return trip;
-- Legitimate nationalization processing business listing;
-- Complaint and crime reporting procedures with Mexican Consulate and local agencies;
-- Volunteer mechanic on-call to do initial inspection, minor car repairs;
-- Mexican immigration regulations and forms;
-- Free copies.


All is done with a smile and in Spanish.

"Laredo welcomes paisanos," said Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas. "We want their experience in Laredo to be positive, restful, and beneficial before they continue into Mexico. We host the Paisano Rest Stop to help facilitate their crossing experience here because Laredo, Texas does appreciate the work these Mexican citizens are doing in the United States," Salinas concluded.

Motorists will see signage and hear radio messages posted from San Antonio on south. Local, state and federal officials patrol the roadside on IH-35 South, to offer assistance to paisanos that need help, including security, traffic control, and road side assistance. This year, the exit to the rest stop will be marked with extra signage and lights, especially for those traveling at night or who may not be familiar with the turn-off to the facility. Motorists who have not stopped before are encouraged to before continuing on their journey.

Paisanos returning to Mexico through Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas should take Bridge I to avoid traffic congestion along IH-35 at Bridge II. Motorists exit Del Mar Exit #4 and will be on Santa Maria Avenue; follow Santa Maria south to Bridge I.

However, for those motorists who do travel on Bridge II, portable restrooms will be located at key intersections along Santa Ursula.

For more information about the Paisano Rest Stop, paisanos should call the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-361-3360 or visit www.paisano.gob.mx. Curated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino Redefined. 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This unique bi-national project is offered only in Laredo, Texas. The City of Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau works with the Mexican General Consulate to set-up the rest stop; however, there are many city, state and federal departments and agencies from both sides of the border who come together to provide this service to the paisanos.

This year, the Paisano Rest Stop will be set-up at IH-35 southbound, just off Mile Marker 13 and is set to begin Friday, December 18, at 12 noon and ends at 12 noon on Sunday, December 20, 2009. For 48 continuous hours, the rest stop is staffed with individuals from various agencies, to help review all documents necessary for travelers, as well as any goods or vehicles they may be taking into Mexico. Additionally information about bridge wait times and crossings is given, as well as directions, refreshments, restroom facilities and simply, an opportunity to rest and stretch their legs before continuing on their journey.


This unique binational effort welcomes these often weary travelers and gives them invaluable one stop shop of resources, among the many services provided they can also take advantage of:

-- Tourism information, such as hotel listings and restaurants;
-- U.S. Customs regulations for their return trip;
-- Legitimate nationalization processing business listing;
-- Complaint and crime reporting procedures with the Mexican Consulate and other local agencies;
-- Volunteer mechanic on standby/on-call to make initial inspection and do minor car repairs;
-- Mexican immigration regulations and forms;
-- Free copies.

All of this is done with a smile and of course, in their native language.
"The city of Laredo welcomes the paisanos," said Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas. "We want their experience here to be positive, restful, and beneficial before they continue on their long journey into Mexico. That is why we host the Paisano Rest Stop to help facilitate their crossing experience and encourage all citizens in Laredo to help them feel welcome. Laredo, Texas does appreciate the work these Mexican citizens are doing in the United States," Salinas concluded.

Motorists will see and hear signage and radio messages posted starting from San Antonio on south. Local, state and federal officials patrol the roadside on IH-35 South, to offer any assistance to paisanos who might need support of any kind, including security, traffic control support, and road side assistance.

For more information about the Paisano Rest Stop, paisanos should call the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-381-3360 or visit www.paisano.gob.mx.
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