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    Peso long-term rental prices set to drastically increase with inflation index!

    My friend was very happy with a long-term lease she had with a property owner for several years that she got locked into during Covid. She had a great deal where her rental contract was in pesos and was for 3 years and only could get adjusted once a year. With Milei's new law, it got more...
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    Passport Bros posting on Tik Tok about moving to Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Most of these videos have stopped. Many passport bros are broke and only go to really cheap destinations. @Spend Thrift I guess there could be different definitions but here is what what it says online. A “Passport Bro” is a term used to describe a man, often from Western countries like the...
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    It Called Itself a Yoga School. Prosecutors Say It Was a Sex Cult

    Yes of course he was killed. He wasn't the type of guy that was going to kill himself. Watch all the interviews and you will see.
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    Food & Drink Best Empanadas in Buenos Aires - List of Restaurants with the Best!

    Thanks @GlasgowJohn will check it out. The beers is it just domestic? Are there any decent places here with great craft brews?
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    Fun Bachelorette Party in Buenos Aires

    THIS ^^^^^^ Great solid advice. A little strange I find myself in the Women's Section but I wondered what women do on Bachelorette parties! And here I was thinking us men have all the fun. I have lived in Buenos Aires many years and I had NO idea they had full nudity strip clubs for women...
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    Love Advice - Fell in love with an escort in Buenos Aires - Is it real love?

    @fool in love, So very sorry to hear about your loss. I also dealt with a sick spouse. I had to take care of my wife for many years. I know what you are going through. People don't understand what you are going through and don't feel like you have to explain yourself. You are still...
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    Medical Healthcare medical monthly premiums are going to get increased!

    This isn't true. Vaccines are proven to be effective. I agree COVID vaccine was rushed but vaccines have proven to be very effective. Anti-vaxxers are just plain wrong. Vaccines are considered one of the most important advances in modern medicine and have greatly improved our quality of...
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    Newcomer WTF is the deal with Pedestrians not having the right of way in Buenos Aires. I almost got killed today at a green light

    Absolutely, and hats off to the logic here! If you're not bothering to enforce rules for the four-wheeled beasts, why bother with the two-legged pedestrians, right? I mean, everyone gets to be a pedestrian at some point, but not everyone's rocking the driver's seat. Plus, let's be real, walking...
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    How much should I be tipping at restaurants? What is the tipping etiquette in Buenos Aires or Argentina?

    I leave 10% propina. The people are very honest. My first week I had an amazing experience. I chatted with the waitress and talked about her home town of Salta. She as very friendly. Asked where I was from. Had great English. I am fluent in Spanish but I could see how excited she was...
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    Real Estate Sales Great New Construction For Sale that is going to be Completed by August 2024 - Meet Palermo

    That first one my friend is buying! He made an offer. I think they accepted it. My American friend is buying that one.
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    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    I believe that is 2 years but rules and regulations are always changing sometimes on a monthly basis. I was just supposed to do a consultation with Mr. Celano this week. It doesn't sound like it was worth it? See it sounds like you ask 10 different people and get 10 different answers. So...
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    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    Thanks for posting! Yes it is very frustrating. I felt I was so close and now I feel so far away. I don't think I will have enough time but I will try and see. I don't like to give up. But I have to admit this country is nothing like I have experienced with how inefficient and unorganized it...
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    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    That would be cool if I can just use Western Union. That was my original goal but I will see. I thought I knew it all but now I feel lower than low.
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    Newcomer Do you know of any soccer fields in Palermo where we can play with friends?

    Thank you. Would they find me weird if I went out and just started kicking the ball around myself? I don't have a problem paying it just for me. Is that strange?
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