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    Argentines are an angry society. Is it just me??

    Many people are frustrated financially about economy and also the back and forth how long everything takes here.
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    Most interesting expat you have ever met ?

    I had some interesting meet ups with some expats. But most of them were losers. It sounds like you can meet some people this way but I prefer making friends with locals. Far more interesting.
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    How much money does it take to be in the upper 5% of wealth in Argentina?

    This is easy for me. I'm in the Stretched category. Very difficult making it from one month to the other. Cost of living has gone up tremendously over the past year.
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    Are Foreign expats in Buenos Aires the ones that couldn't hack it in their own countries?

    No that is not the perception for expats in Argentina. I would say that is more the expats in Colombia. Ha!
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    Price of Beef will skyrocket at Parillas and steak restaurants! Good time to become a vegeterian!

    I am with Larry. Lots of things here in Buenos Aires are not too much cheaper than the US today. If you are just coming for cheap then probably better to try other cities around the world. Prices of clothes, electronics, imported stuff here are crazy. Go to the store and you will see a lot...
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    Medical If COVID comes back and mutates into something else will you get another vaccinated against it?

    Covid-19: cases and the number of patients in intensive care rooms increased. According to official statistics, in December there were 70 daily cases on average and now there are 472. The increase in infections, both globally and nationally, is linked to subvariant JN.1.... The infectious...
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    Medical If COVID comes back and mutates into something else will you get another vaccinated against it?

    First COVID case for 2024 in Salta. Go get vaccinated. First death in Salta from COVID in 2024: experts warn the importance of reinforcing vaccination. The General Director of Epidemiological Coordination of Salta, Dr. Francisco García Campos explained to Infobae : “We were surprised by the...
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    Western Union

    Just sent some money to myself to pick up later today. Rate was 1,265 for $1 dollar.
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    Wow I was shocked to learn I have to pay some taxes on my Social Security payments. Do you all pay taxes on pension or SS benefits?

    I recently retired and I mistakenly assumed I didn't have to pay any state or federal taxes on my Social security benefits. I got the shock of my life when I found out I have to pay some taxes on it. I get my deceased husband's pension too. Do you all pay any taxes on your Social Security...
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    Trip Reports A Month in Buenos Aires: Arrival and New Year's Celebration

    Yes mosquitos are very bad this year. I come a few times a year but this year seems really bad and worse yet no bug spray at a lot of places.
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