Passport Bros Getting Victimized in Colombia – Is It Time To Stop Falling for the Scams?

For many Americans, the fact that they have a shiny blue passport is what should lend them entry anywhere. As most folks know, migrants in the Americas are opting to come to the United States. However, many Americans are starting to get turned away from Colombian ports of entry, like Medellin and Cartagena.

HSI Angel Watch

An American program called “HSI Angel Watch Center” that aims to identify individuals listed on the sex offender registry who are traveling from the United States to other countries is regaining relevance and added use. Two high-profile cases of minor abuse, like those of Timothy Livingston and a Stefan Andres Correa, Florida man who was caught with child porn, have raised alarms around Latin America.

As a result, several men have been turned away from Medellin and Cartagena with their checkered past surfacing during their interactions with migration.

The program serves as a warning system to alert authorities in the destination countries about the presence of these individuals. It is emphasized that this program is not exclusive to Colombia and operates on an international level.

Why Some Naive Passport Bros Get Taken Advantage of By Locals?

Passport Bros are often not trying to engage in the social dynamics of their home country (often the United States). This is legitimate, but in some cases, they are naively being swayed to drop their guard just for the off chance they’ll get a sniff of a hot young female – this doesn’t seem prudent.