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Question 20
20. Bartolome is the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Argentina. One
week before the expiry date of the appointment of Bartolome in the Mission, he
went on a three-day vacation in Brazil, a country known for its rich biodiversity
and abundant natural resources. Determined to carry along a precious gift to his
wife, Bartolome packed into his luggage a protected species of orchid found only
in Brazil. Sniffing dogs at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport sensed
something in his checked-in luggage, drawing the attention of airport officials.
When asked to open the luggage, Bartolome presented his diplomatic
identification and refused to submit to any inspection. Airport officials informed
him of the penal sanctions for transporting illegal items suspected in any luggage.
May Bartolome validly invoke diplomatic immunity and inviolability of his
personal luggage? Explain briefly.
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