Recent content by TonyTigre

Milei got the IMF to lend Argentina another $20 billion, with $15 of it being disbursed this year. That amount is higher than expected and can give Milei a lot more breathing room. CEPO ending earlier than expected, before the election. "Dirty float" between 1,000 and 1,400. Effective Monday...

@old fart, If Argentina collapses, how would it impact countries that trade with it, especially those that export to Argentina. How would the impacted countries affect their own trading partners? "Contagion" is the word. How much does it actually cost the individual IMF members relative to...

China and the US do not need Argentina, but both of them actually want to have a good relationship with Argentina for strategic reasons. Let's be clear, neither one of them will want to walk away from Argentina. Just consider what Milei has said about China and what the IMF was willing to lend...

Just making numbers up, but which option is better for Argentina? 1. Another $15 billion loan from IMF or 2. Another $10 loan from IMF and keep the $5 billion from China Even if you think both options are not good, which is better of the two?

It's a mistake to look down upon or underestimate someone because of their previous history, especially when that person is now in a position to have significant impact in your life and/or the lives of people you care about. Their history that you down down upon only makes their accomplishments...

@Larry, you're joking, right? The article you linked explained very well why Milei should be there. Perhaps more importantly, what a great opportunity it is for Milei and Argentina to be able to have informal talks with Trump like that! Other world leaders wish they have such an opportunity.

@Betsy Ross, I would suggest that you compare the services inclusive of any discounts at the time you want to make the transfer. Waiting for a discount or promotion might not be practical since the exchange rate can fluctuate quite a bit while you're waiting. @Uncle Wong, the amount you can...

Keep in mind that the cost of transferring money using services like MoneyGram and WesternUnion is the sum of the "Fee" and the discount in the Exchange Rate given to you compared to Dollar CCL for example. While WesternUnion might give you a better exchange rate, they charge a higher fee...

Some photos I took in Mendoza a few weeks ago...

It's common to see little kids, probably as young as 3 or 4 years old riding on a motorcycle (in the front) with their Moms, both without helmets. The most shocking instance I saw a few weeks ago was a young girl, maybe around 6 or 7 years old, riding in the back of the motorcycle while she was...

What does it say about someone who feels the need to wear a very expensive watch or jewelry, especially outside of some special event?

Before 2024, before Milei became president, how did the average Argentinian compare to other countries in terms of?: 1. Beef consumption 2. Alcohol consumption 3. Dining out / takeout food In February 2025, how does the average Argentinian compare to other countries in terms of?: 1. Beef...

Why are people saying he needs a therapist? First of all, he didn't say he was in that specific situation. He was asking if "you" were in that situation. If anything, I would interpret his question as asking how someone would spend $100K without judgement about how that money could be used...

I would have converted to be a vegetarian before reaching that point.

This photo shows you where Milei stands literally and figuratively with Musk and the Republican Party that won the latest election in the USA... (Screenshot taken from coverage of the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC))