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    Hurt by high prices, Argentines seek cheaper goods abroad

    Don't get me started on clothes. I had my shoes stolen out of my bag at EZE and I had to buy some new ones here. They were very expensive. I can't believe the price of jeans and shirts here. Does anyone really buy them? I was beginning to think that these clothing stores are money laundering...
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    I just took a load of washing to Lavanderia

    I find the females in Buenos Aires are a bit standoffish with foreigners. My Spanish isn't the best but in bars and places I went I couldn't get any phone numbers. Girls just seem to want to give you their IG and they don't get back. I have had good luck in other countries but Argentine chicks...
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    Is it true that 2 visa overstays = auto 5 year ban?

    A close friend of mine that has been overstaying here for 15 years just left to go back home to the USA for the first time since before Covid lock down. He was nervous leaving but no problem at all paying the overstay fee and he just arrived back this weekend. Zero problems. I asked him how...
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    How much are you allowed to bring into Argentina (Goods allowance) for Tourist and Resident?

    Some of the prices on things are crazy in Argentina. @Oatmeal not sure if you have tried Grabr but you should try it. I have purchased several things from Amazon that way and people brought them to BA. Much cheaper than buying stuff here. https://grabr.io/en/
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    Crazy how easy it is. https://tn.com.ar/sociedad/2024/06/25/un-equipo-de-tn-logro-cruzar-la-triple-frontera-sin-controles-de-migracion/
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    Newcomer Two-day side trip in August - Mendoza or Bariloche?

    This must happen often because my friend also got their flight delayed for days! The problem there when it gets backed up is everything gets backed up. No joke my friend got stuck there 3 extra days after a snowstorm. I thought Bariloche was overrated. I don't ski and went during the winter...
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    Homicide, robbery and petty theft on the rise in Greater Buenos Aires

    I am in Paris right now and I feel like this Argentine guy. Lots of Africans have moved here. Last trip was 4 years ago. Wow things have changed!
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - From Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to Today

    You gotta give it up to Milei. He is unapologetic and speaks how bad socialism is. I admire his tell it like it is attitude. One thing is for sure, if he is successful in Argentina you should see more and more countries around the world going to the right...
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    These Are The 5 Most Popular Digital Nomad Destinations Right Now According To Travelers - Travel of Path

    To be fair though why pay for something if it's really not necessary? Argentina doesn't care if we overstay or do border runs. The fact that they allow you to pay a simple and low fine for overstaying makes it a no brainer.
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    Western Union

    Same. My friend gets payments for work via Western Union and they flagged payments a few times now. Apparently, they are checking locals with DNI's that keep getting money each month. It sounds like they will start to see if the funds are declared with AFIP.
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    Legal Any risk to constantly overstaying on tourist visa? How many times can you do border runs in Argentina?

    I really hope they don't change anything. I love Argentina for the ability to just be a perma-tourist! Brazil is very difficult and strict with total # of days you can stay in each time. I hope Argentina doesn't go the same route.
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    Newcomer Is San Telmo/Monserrat a safe area?

    I also was walking home drunk in that area. I know I was stupid. Some kid that was much younger than me tried to rob me and asked me for my wallet but he had no gun or knife and actually thought I would give him my wallet. I told him to get lost and he ran off. I don't like this area once...
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    Is it true that 2 visa overstays = auto 5 year ban?

    @MickMolloy what factors will determine what action you will take? I am debating whether to continue with border runs which I have not had an issue doing. I am wondering if I am hurting my chances to someday live in Argentina legally? I hear about so many Chinese that have been living here...
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    Oh boy "Digital Nomads" are starting to post on what a great deal Buenos Aires is. Here they all come.

    If you avoid touristy restaurants you can avoid crazy prices but it all adds up. It is cheaper than the USA for sure but for locals making pesos food here is very expensive relative to wages.
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