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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    So much mismanagement and corruption from previous administrations made Argentina so poor. Look at this: Milei canceled 22,000 welfare plans from Bolivian nationals who would cross into Argentina, collect the money, and return to their country. How is it possible that in all those years...
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    Newcomer Is It Normal to Pay This Much for Utilities in a Studio apt?

    Everything seems fine. The utilities are a bit high, but that might be because it’s an older building (without amenities). Utilities typically cover maintenance (cleaning, elevators, lights in common areas). I agree you should check with your landlord. You should only be paying regular...
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    Weekly meal preparation services or chefs to cook meals?

    It's great to have a convenient and healthy option instead of eating out or grabbing fast food all the time. In Buenos Aires, there are several services that offer meal prep options similar to what you're used to back in the US. One place I'd recommend is "Caserito Viandas". They offer homemade...
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    Economy What are Argentines' worries?

    According to a study, the main concerns of Argentinians are inflation, unemployment, and poverty. Despite the crisis in Argentina, 51% of people believe the country is heading in the right direction, while 49% think otherwise. This shows the immense effort and sacrifice that the majority are...
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    Newcomer How much does it cost to live well in Buenos Aires?

    It takes $863,126 a month to avoid poverty in the province of Buenos Aires. In July, a family of two adults and two young children needed $863,126 to stay above the poverty line. It seems like a pittance to me, just think about how expensive it is to raise a child, not to mention if they have to...
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    From what I've heard from my local friends, this has always happened, especially in the interior of the province. Maybe the Loan case has made these incidents more visible.
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