
Latin American Hot Borders
Latin America has 35,000 kilometres of borders that represent the geographical limits of each country. They are also the line that separates the legal from the illegal. A very thin line that many are willing to cross. Yet, at each border, many men and women stand their ground, from the police to customs enforcement, in the hopes of stopping those who are trying to break the law.
Season 1
26 episodes
1. Forbidden FruitsOn the border of Brazil and Paraguay, police arrest a woman for smuggling goods and drug trafficking; in Peru, customs seizes a shipment of marijuana camouflaged among bananas, and in Colombia.TV-PGCC23minApr 30, 2018
2. Whiskey FishermenIn the Gulf of Urabá in Colombia, customs officials intercepted a fishing boat smuggling whiskey. On the border between Brazil and Paraguay, police were astonished when two drunken men attempted to cross with a huge marijuana plant.TV-PGCC23minApr 30, 2018
3. White JunglePeruvian police discover a drug lab in the Amazon rainforest. Meanwhile, on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, officers must subdue an irate man attempting to cross the border with suspicious documents.TV-PGCC23minMay 1, 2018
4. High SpeedA smuggler attempts to flee across the Brazilian border and crashes his car into a police vehicle. Later that night, customs agents surprise illegal money changers at the Ipiales border crossing.TV-PGCC23minMay 2, 2018
5. Dawn RaidEcuador is in turmoil as special forces raid the home of two drug traffickers, while on the Colombian borders agents combat the illegal sale of currency and the smuggling of food.TV-PGCC24minMay 3, 2018
6. Nothing is what it seemsIn a control operation at the crossing of motorcycles entering Brazil from Paraguay, an illegal shipment is discovered in a "moto-taxi" while in Colombia an agent is run over while trying to stop an illegal entry of food.TV-PGCC22minMay 4, 2018
7. Banana GetawayA mother and her son try to escape after being intercepted by customs at the Ecuador-Colombia border crossing, while at the Friendship Bridge in Brazil, police arrest a minor with a shipment of marijuana.TV-PGCC23minMay 7, 2018
8. Fake but realDuring a vessel inspection operation, the anti-narcotics unit in Iquitos discovered an abandoned shipment of cocaine. Meanwhile, an Argentinian family was identified by a canine unit at the Chilean-Peruvian border.TV-PGCC24minMay 8, 2018
9. Dangerous desertsWhile Chilean police patrol the deserts along the Bolivian border, in Brazil agents try to prevent the smuggling of goods. Further north, Colombian customs detain a young man with contraband goods from Ecuador.TV-PGCC24minMay 9, 2018
10. Hot borderIn northern Chile, police arrest a young man with a shipment of cocaine, and on the border of Brazil and Paraguay, customs agents raid the warehouse of a group of merchandise traffickers while an explosion could occur.TV-PGCC25minMay 10, 2018
11. Bank loanCustoms officials in Peru discover a woman with money hidden under her clothes. And in Colombia, a repentant intern abandons a suitcase full of marijuana. At the border crossing between Colombia and Venezuela, a couple proves that love knows no borders.TV-PGCC22minMay 11, 2018
12. Controlled deliveryIn Chile, the police launch an operation against a drug trafficker. In southern Brazil, customs officials must request assistance from the military police to deal with a nervous passenger.TV-PGCC22minMay 14, 2018
13. Above The LawBrazilian police patrol the banks of the Paraná River, while in Chile and Ecuador customs agents intercept passengers attempting to cross in violation of regulations, and Peruvian police find a shipment of cocaine.TV-PGCC23minMay 15, 2018
14. A dangerous oversightOn the border between Brazil and Paraguay, customs agents inspect a suspicious car at a height, while the National Force detains a couple after finding marijuana and a knife hidden in their car.TV-PGCC22minMay 16, 2018
15. A cemetery without flowersA Peruvian citizen is smuggling money, and a young Paraguayan man is smuggling merchandise. A couple in Colombia are not allowed to bring flowers to the cemetery. In Brazil, a man is found in possession of drugs and what appears to be a weapon.TV-PGCC23minMay 17, 2018
16. Danger of escapeAt the Santa Rosa complex, customs workers stop a car with several passengers carrying undeclared money, and a couple is discovered trying to smuggle car parts.TV-PGCC21minMay 18, 2018
17. Just Another Day In ParadiseIn Tacna, agents inspected the luggage on a bus and found a man carrying more than thirteen kilograms of cocaine. At the Friendship Bridge, police conducted vehicle checks. Officers were to monitor the ports along the Gulf of Urabá.TV-PGCC24minMay 21, 2018
18. Something smells fishyIn Tacna, a Peruvian citizen breaks the law and becomes aggressive. At the Friendship Bridge, EFRON agents discover a traveler hiding illegal goods inside his vehicle. A couple attempts to cross from Colombia into Venezuela.TV-PGCC22minMay 22, 2018
19. Buried in the desertAt the Santa Rosa Border Crossing, a Peruvian woman attempted to cross with $7,000 more than the permitted amount without declaring it. At the Friendship Bridge, police officers identified a woman with contraband in her car.TV-PGCC23minMay 23, 2018
20. Overly ConfidentAt the Santa Rosa Border Control, they discover a woman trying to bring in more money than allowed, then they find a large shipment of counterfeit clothing.TV-PGCC24minMay 24, 2018
21. A Covered FaceAt the Santa Rosa Border Crossing, a Peruvian citizen was caught with fifty thousand dollars in undeclared cash. At the Colchane Border Complex, agents discovered a woman who had been beaten and went in search of her attacker.TV-PGCC24minMay 25, 2018
22. Final Resting PlaceIn Colombia, a group of young backpackers discover a body. Members of the Peruvian security forces patrol clandestine smuggling routes. A family crossing the Rumichaca International Bridge is detained.TV-PGCC21minMay 28, 2018
23. Guns & RosesAt the Santa Rosa Border Crossing, an armed woman was discovered while another attempted to smuggle twelve pairs of pants while wearing them. At the Friendship Bridge, officers stopped a car that appeared to be carrying electronic equipment, but it wasn't.TV-PGCC23minMay 29, 2018
24. Problem for mamaAt the Santa Rosa border crossing, currency smuggling is a common crime, with people hiding the money. At the other border crossing in Chacalluta, a woman attempts to cross the border into Chile while being sought in Argentina.TV-PGCC22minMay 30, 2018
25. Illegal toysAt José María Córdova International Airport, Colombian security forces are increasing security measures against organized crime. At the Friendship Bridge, a man was discovered with a large quantity of weapons.TV-PGCC22minMay 31, 2018
26. Holy dollarsAt the Border Complex, three young men attempt to cross the border illegally. At José María Córdova International Airport, the luggage of a woman posing as a nun is inspected. At the Colchane Border Post, an officer finds a man with cocaine.TV-PGCC22minJun 1, 2018
Latin American Hot Borders
Latin America has 35,000 kilometres of borders that represent the geographical limits of each country. They are also the line that separates the legal from the illegal. A very thin line that many are willing to cross. Yet, at each border, many men and women stand their ground, from the police to customs enforcement, in the hopes of stopping those who are trying to break the law.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Julián Becker, Ramiro Paz Marcolla
- Created by
- Julián Becker
- Studio
- OMAVA


















