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    Any other better Map or apps other than Google Maps for directions?

    I just got the moovit app. It’s been great. May take a little time to get the hang of the interface, but I really like it for public transportation. I got the paid version to eliminate the ads which were kind of invasive. But as far as charting the course from A to B it’s great. It also shows...
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    Taxes Argentinas global wealth tax system?

    Appreciate all your input! My citizenship lawyer mentioned they won't pursue this due to privacy boundaries between countries. On the other hand, an accountant informed me that AFIP might request a bank receipt at the year's end. Furthermore, when I mentioned a potential increase in my funds...
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    Newcomer Can I sign up for Mercado Libre on a 1 year tourist visa in Argentina? Help.

    We were trying to get discount cards for those places here similar to the kind you get at home at your box chain grocery stores. But they needed a DNI as well. Although, it appears that we the advertised discount even without the cards; Carrefour for example. Thanks for the information. So...
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    Newcomer Can I sign up for Mercado Libre on a 1 year tourist visa in Argentina? Help.

    After spending five weeks in Buenos Aires, I'm starting to grasp the local dynamics. I'm currently seeking information on how to create a Mercado Libre or Mercado Pago account without possessing a DNI card. My wife recently obtained her DNI card; she's on a year-long work visa, while I'm here on...
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    Legal US Passport Renewal process in Buenos Aires

    I work online, so I just kept the appointment page open and tried every so often during the day. There were appointments available this month. It's a pain, but you have to just keep trying every day, several times a day. Office hours work best. Keep in mind I did NOT refresh the page. I had no...
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    Legal US Passport Renewal process in Buenos Aires

    I got an appointment! You basically have to be online all day and keep checking. Painful, but the appointments appear. Check now.
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    Legal US Passport Renewal process in Buenos Aires

    I sent an email... this was their reply: Thank you for contacting us. We realize that checking constantly is annoying and time-consuming. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but unfortunately, the only way to schedule an appointment is via the website. Slots open and close at any...
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    Legal US Passport Renewal process in Buenos Aires

    I need to renew my US passport. Every time I access the US Embassy online scheduling system, there are no appointments available. It does show FULLY BOOKED appointment dates, however, I never see any AVAILABLE appointment dates. I try the system several times a day, all week long. When I call...
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    Taxes Argentinas global wealth tax system?

    Does anyone know if Millei has any plans to remove the global tax system, - the right Argentina has to tax your property and bank accounts in other countries? I am thinking of getting my DNI and permanent residency here but I didn't know how this worked. It seems like a huge obstacle to...
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    Food & Drink What is up with high prices of fast food prices?

    Hey guys, here's a random interjection. I've only been here a month and before leaving North Carolina, US I went to McDonalds since we were busy packing and moving stuff to the storage unit. I was floored! $15. A meal was 15 bucks! I don't think it's been all that long since I went previously...
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