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    Donald Trump Assasination Attempt today - July 13, 2024

    Who was Trump's assailant? Do you believe he acted alone or was part of an organization? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gw58wv4e9o
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    Have You Heard About These Scams? Fake U.S. Military Impersonators

    I've heard that there's a trending type of scam that unfortunately many people fall for, often driven by romantic motives. More information about this should be spread, especially since I understand that many of these scammers are often from Nigeria. One precaution could be to check the area...
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    Argentina in the Copa America - Will they go all the way to Champions again?

    Argentina's victory was totally deserved; they showed incredible talent and determination. But it's such a shame that the celebrations at the Obelisco caused a lot of damage and that there were incidents at the stadium. Celebrating is great, but we need to do it without breaking things and by...
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    Newcomer The Worst Winter in History

    The country is experiencing its coldest winter since 1907, the worst in 60 years. This cold wave is compounded by electricity issues, as high demand has led to frequent power outages, making it even harder to cope with the frigid temperatures...
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    Politics Milei Strongly Supports Sports Corporations (SAD): "No More Impoverishing Socialism in Football"

    If that's Milei's goal, you can bet on it. Even if there are obstacles, he'll manage to implement the new system for SADs. And if you don't believe me, check out this archival video from 2018 where he’s asked, "What would you do if you were president of the nation?" He responds with exactly what...
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    Visas How complicated is it to obtain residency in Argentina?

    Yes, obtaining residency in Argentina generally requires a stable mailing address for the application process. While it's possible to use a temporary address, like an Airbnb, it can complicate matters since you'll need to receive important documents, such as your residency card, which may take...
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    Sports Sports Bars and Pubs: The Best Places to Watch Sports, Enjoy a Beer, and Follow the Copa America Matches with Argentina

    Here’s a good article about the best places to watch the Argentina vs. Colombia final. https://buenosairesherald.com/sports/where-to-watch-football-in-buenos-aires
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    Politics Elon Musk calls to invest in Argentina after meeting up with Milei in LA

    Lately, I've been reading a lot of good news. It's a sign that we're on the right track. This news is fantastic for the country. The $300 million investment in Patagonia is a major boost. It's not just about creating a bunch of jobs here; it also puts us on the global map as key players in...
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    Newcomer The Worst Winter in History

    We've got a red alert for extreme cold, the most dangerous one, hitting parts of Buenos Aires province, La Pampa, San Luis, Mendoza, San Juan, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, and Corrientes. After this weekend, experts say we'll see a slight rise in temperatures. I hope they're right because I'm...
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    Politics Milei and Villarruel on The Wall Street Journal Cover

    Milei and Villarruel are the stars on the cover of The Wall Street Journal. An incredible image from the parade symbolizes freedom and commemorates this important date in the history of this country.
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    Confirmed! They found male DNA in the truck of one of the suspects. https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/policiales/2024/07/08/revelacion-en-el-caso-loan-encontraron-adn-apto-para-cotejo-en-la-camioneta-del-principal-acusado/
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    Newcomer Have you ever felt discriminated against or treated unfairly just because you're a foreigner or tourist in Buenos Aires?

    In Buenos Aires, I've always been treated well. Even when I couldn't speak Spanish at first, tourists are always welcome here. I can't understand what's happening in Barcelona. As you said, tourism is crucial for a country's economy, so it's really unpleasant what they're doing there.
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    What is celebrated on July 9th in Argentina?

    I heard they're bringing back the July 9th parade after five years. President Javier Milei will lead the event, and more than 7,000 military and security personnel are already gearing up to participate. If you're interested, the procession will start from the corner of Libertador Avenue and...
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    Politics ARC Energy Makes First Bid to Acquire Impsa: What Does It Mean for Argentina?

    It's a dilemma for me because ARC Energy buying Impsa could go either way for Argentina. On one hand, it could bring in new money and technology that helps the company and the energy sector. But it also makes us worry about losing control of such a crucial company and becoming too reliant on...
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    According to this highly respected economist, who is one of the most listened to by Milei, he's saying that although it seems like the Central Bank (BCRA) is trying to maintain a stable exchange rate by selling reserves, there is actually no formal commitment to do so. Therefore, the 2% monthly...
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    Newcomer Patagonia: Coldest Region in the World This Week🥶

    In fact, there are areas in Patagonia that feel colder than Antarctica. How crazy is that! It seems there's never been a cold wave like this before. https://buenosairesherald.com/environment/patagonia-cold-snap-sees-parts-of-argentina-colder-than-antarctica
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    The government announced a project to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years

    He continues to fulfill the promises he made during his political campaign. A year ago, he expressed his desire to tackle insecurity with projects like this. It might be controversial due to the age of criminal responsibility, but he’s right: an adult crime should have an adult punishment.
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    Amid the investigation into the kidnapping of the boy Loan, there was an attempted abduction of a 16-year-old girl in the province of Chaco on Monday. Notably, the incident occurred just 10 blocks from the house recently raided in the Loan case, which belongs to the former military prefect...
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    BA bike guide

    I've found this Buenos Aires city website offering free tours. I tried booking to confirm it's really free, and yes! It lets you choose the date and time, and it shows "$0," for example, for a tour in La Boca. I think it's the same for the bike tour. There's a WhatsApp number where you can...
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