Anecdote. I am originally from México, living in the U.S. for over 20 years now where I have not, in all that time, had a problem with police. I've been stopped

Anecdote. I am originally from México, living in the U.S. for over 20 years now where I have not, in all that time, had a problem with police. I've been stopped, and treated with respect. In México as a teen it was not the horror stories that most Americans believe, but well, "less civilized". I travel there on occasion without event always. Except once last year, I made the mistake to drive into México in a black car with tinted windows. I was stopped and interrogated at every opportunity, fined for going 60 Km/hr (40 mi/hr) on the "International" highway. In my experience having an education and being able to communicate coherently will save you from trouble in the US, but not necessarily in Mexico, if you happen to be unfortunate enough to attract the attention of cops, unless you can convince whomever that you have certain connections or "levers" (palanca) that you can use if needed.