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  1. Swowbird

    Price of Beef will skyrocket at Parillas and steak restaurants! Good time to become a vegeterian!

    While my memory of 1999 prices is a bit fuzzy (it was my first visit here), I distinctly recall shelling out $5 for a lomo sandwich at an ordinary downtown restaurant. Back then, I considered it a steal, especially when comparing it to the cost of a steak sandwich in NYC. Now, if folks were...
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    Crypto Worldcoin Iris Scan Scam in Argentina. Is anyone doing it?

    Let's not forget about the super-effective spy gadgets that scoop up all your personal info and more. When you throw in DNA tests, it's hard to imagine what else you're giving away. Working for a company in this field, I can tell you that information flows freely, and it doesn't care about...
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    President Javier Milei of Argentina lives in a 4 Star Hotel wasting the taxpayers money

    Clearly, President Milei can afford it on his own, and he's just waiting for some renovations to be done before he moves over to the Olivos Residence. He even mentioned covering the expenses for that too. Looks like someone is complaining because someone posted a story about Massa spending NYE...
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    Side Hustles for Older Expats

    This sounds about right.
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    Former President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández celebrated New Year's Eve in the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid

    Agreed. She probably should be in jail but politicians like this never end up in jail. And if Milei fails, who knows, she and her pals could end up as President for the end of time. People were fed up and willing to try change but if Milei fails people will just go back to these thugs.
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    Food & Drink Are there any good quality seafood restaurants in Buenos Aires? Most are poor quality and blah

    I have been there many times. I agree that when it's very busy sometimes service and sometimes food isn't good. For seafood besides the crazy expensive places like La Mar, Osaka, etc it is decent. If you want really good seafood and especially good paella go to this place. San Cipriano A bit...
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    Price of Beef will skyrocket at Parillas and steak restaurants! Good time to become a vegeterian!

    Absolutely, your logic is as sound as a saxophone solo in a jazz bar. But, let's be real here. Expecting the Argentine political system to glide like a Tesla Roadster? Sweet summer child, it's more like trying to steer an ancient International Harvester farm truck. You're yanking that colossal...
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    Price of Beef will skyrocket at Parillas and steak restaurants! Good time to become a vegeterian!

    Let me sprinkle a bit of personal flavor on this, because you seem to think I'm tossing around callousness like confetti. Now, I don't have a clan of blood relatives here, and I'm not waving a citizenship card around. I'm more like a guest at this political party. So, these choices? They're...
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    I am finally heading to Rio after living in Buenos Aires for 8 years. How safe is Rio compared to Buenos Aires?

    I live in Brazil part of the year and own an apartment in São Paulo. Rio and Buenos Aires are like chalk and cheese, no doubt about it. But let me be straight with you, Rio takes the cake for being more on the wild side. If you're planning a holiday in Rio, you'll likely stay in Zona Sur or...
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    Job or employment market in Buenos Aires, Argentina for an expat or someone moving to BA?

    Depends on your profession. One of my many novias family's work with self-employed individuals like carpenters, painters, plumbers, and gardeners who offer quality services at reasonable prices. I asked her how they find these people. She said they have to invest time in advertising by...
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    Is there anyway to contact Customer Service at Mercado Libre if you aren't a customer? Fraud Charges. Help.

    Does anyone know a way to get a hold of Mercado Libre customer service? As luck would have it, I am planning to make my glorious entrance back to Buenos Aires after a few years away. COVID kept me away for a few years and I rented out my apartment for many years to a friend. Now I'm kicking...
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    Politics They have Milei. We have Trump. We’re closer to Argentina’s chaos than we think | AOL News

    Well, here's a wild theory for you: imagine no communist leader daring to stroll down the bustling streets of Buenos Aires. Why, you ask? Well, first off, it's because they secretly despise "the people" and have a particular disdain for "the workers." I mean, who needs those pesky folks, right...
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    Politics They have Milei. We have Trump. We’re closer to Argentina’s chaos than we think | AOL News

    So, when Bolsonaro crashed Milei's inauguration party, he strolled down Florida street like he was on a casual Sunday selfie stroll. I mean, really? How many far-left communist scoundrels would dare to rub shoulders with the masses like that? They'd probably need a hazmat suit and a diplomatic...
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    American Airlines Stops Accepting Cash In Argentina

    Interesting. Not sure if this means anything. https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-stops-accepting-cash-in-argentina/
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) in real-time

    Guess who is coming to Buenos Aires to negotiate debt repayment? IMF. IMF to Visit Argentina Amid Expectation of New Agreement IMF staff to visit Buenos Aires to discuss $44 billion program Argentina, IMF close to agreement on seventh review: Reuters By Ignacio Olivera Doll January 2, 2024...
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    Economy IMF to Visit Argentina (January 4, 2024) Amid Expectation of New Agreement - Bloomberg News

    Guess who is coming to Buenos Aires to negotiate debt repayment? IMF. IMF to Visit Argentina Amid Expectation of New Agreement IMF staff to visit Buenos Aires to discuss $44 billion program Argentina, IMF close to agreement on seventh review: Reuters By Ignacio Olivera Doll January 2...
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    Economy Dollarization of Argentina 101 - Can we agree on what it means and how it would be accomplished?

    The objective is clear, yet the question persists: from whence do Milei and the BCRA procure these funds, as has been deliberated by myself, fellow forum participants, and individuals of higher echelons within our economic hierarchy? In November, the approximation indicated a requirement of...
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    Love Advice - Fell in love with an escort in Buenos Aires - Is it real love?

    WOW. Wow. Wow. @fool in love I am very sorry about your wife. That's a raw deal. I have lost a family member and you go through a stage of feeling like life isn't fair. But you have to live your life and it sounds like you are! Have fun. You don't have to figure stuff out right away...
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    Any expats own gun in Argentina? Do you want to own a gun or firearm here in our country?

    It's not a good idea to carry a weapon in Buenos Aires. You just have to know where you are at and avoid bad neighborhoods at night. Just stay outside of areas that you don't know. Waking around in Buenos Aires with a gun for personal protection as a gringo is just a genius move! NOT! You...
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    Politics The Argentine Government resigned from the BRICS through a letter sent by President Javier Milei - CNN

    Agriculture stands as a substantial contributor to India's economic strength, complemented by robust industries in medical technology, software engineering, and various technological sectors. Beyond the domestic market, these industries play a pivotal role in propelling the economy through...
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