HarryB Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Hector España Ramos, Expat community liaison, spoke with the Transito Comandante. By now I hope everyone knows the transit police are state employees. The Commandante confronted "El Gordo" with the allegations of the shakedowns and "El Gordo" replied, "Where are the complaints against me". Therefore, Hector is asking for letters relating the events and peso amounts of the shakedowns. He already has four. Just use your first name and last initial only with zip code. No address or phone number. Hector and the Commandante will be the only ones seeing these complaints. They can be dropped off at the Chapala municipal building, Ajijic Delegado's office or Manix restaurant. he would like these ASAP so he can go back to the Comandante. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks for doing this. If I have a problem I will bring in a complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrbower Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 What is El Gordo's actual name? Folks might have been asked for a mordida and know the officer's name but most of the transitos are are on the chubby side so many of them could be called El Gordo. Thanks, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevalerieleigh Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Absolutely! He's tried to shake down and has threatened my husband several times. I've asked him to write down the details and we will deliver the information, as instructed. Many thanks to Hector and the Commandante for looking into this. Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 His last name is Camarena. He is a regional SeMov employee, not a Chapala transito. He drives around in a white SeMov truck that says Policia Vial. There is only one "el Gordo", aka pencil-thin moustache cop. This whole thing worries me, though. This guy is a member of a tight group of pals. Vengeance can come from anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Yes it is the eternal story here, people do not want to denounce anyone because they are afraid of retribution.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Unfortunately, with very good reason. Let's not minimize the possible consequences of aiming a hit at anyone in authority around here by making it sound unfounded. Just be aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 What have the consequences been? I've been denouncing problems here for years and my doctor says I'm relative healthy. The boogie man is a convenient alternative to saying I'm too lazy to do anything even for my self. I get really tired of those who want others to carry the load for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 =sigh= Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, bmh said: Yes it is the eternal story here, people do not want to denounce anyone because they are afraid of retribution.. And the beat goes on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpychimp Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 If you write a letter explaining your complaint and sign it for example as "Susan R.", how on earth is anyone going to know who that is and plan retribution against them? This is hardly something to be fearful about. When people want a change they have to help make that change. This is an opportunity to possibly have something actually done for a change but if no one will tell their story, and there are many stories out there if they can just be found, then nothing will happen so everyone should stop complaining when they get pulled over for a bribe the next time. I see Facebook posts complaining about mordida regularly, yet apparently there are only 4 people who have stepped up so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hud Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 hours ago, ComputerGuy said: Unfortunately, with very good reason. Let's not minimize the possible consequences of aiming a hit at anyone in authority around here by making it sound unfounded. Just be aware. This attitude is exactly why Mexico will never be a Free Country ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I love Dale Palfrey's column in this weeks paper. Looks like she is fedup with people complaining to her too, but they won't do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonaman Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Just put a false first name and intial.or post code. They arent wanting id. No one will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Colibri. Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks HarryB for helping to get the word out. My letter was written and delivered last week. I sure hope all of those that have been a victim/targeted do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Where does this cop hang out? Never been stopped driving my Mex plated car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I agree, the way it is set up, it seems very safe. I will not retract my general statement about being careful around here. You wanna stick your nose out and expect it to never get whacked? Go ahead. Let me change my approach: as a friend said, better the devil you know. Hud. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryB Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 The transitos are supposed to be limited to west of Ajijic panteon and the libramento to the highway. I've seen them in La Floresta when pickings must get lean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Blair Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Does it make any sense that the Transit Police are not supposed to operate in the cities where most of the violations occur?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Colibri. Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, HarryB said: The transitos are supposed to be limited to west of Ajijic panteon and the libramento to the highway. I've seen them in La Floresta when pickings must get lean. La Floresta is where they got me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 They are working the end of the libremiento in front of Centro Laguna this morning. Be aware and make sure you have insurance papers, registration card and emissions certificate and sticker all up to date and in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 You should have those no matter what and get a ticket if you do not... so nothing new there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 They didn't used to check them consistently, now they do. Also previously there was no insurance requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 The nsurrance has been around for a while..As long as people are not harrassed or threatened , I do not see the problem. As long as... of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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