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  1. Swowbird

    Is Tinder popular in Buenos Aires? If not, what is the most popular dating App?

    I also met my Porteña wife the old-fashioned way. It was at a dinner party through some friends. I have to say she did trick me! I thought she would be fun, easy-going and carefree. Instead she was difficult, complained all the time, and a royal pain in the arse! Needless to say we are...
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    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    Agreed! 99.999% of people don't understand Argentina and will never understand Argentina. I like Milei and he is off to a good start but never underestimate the amount of systemic corruption inside Argentina. It's a broken country. You can make money inside Argentina but only if you...
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    Banking Beware of the Fee Free ATM at Defensa and Independencia - Has a Skimmer on it to Steal PIN!

    If you're from the USA just open up a Charles Schwab No Fee Checking account. Greatest thing ever! Unlimited ATM rebate fees. I travel around the world with it. The following month I usually get a few hundred dollars in rebated ATM fees. I've had it for years...
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    Argentina President Milei alters Internet rules to make way for Elon Musk’s Starlink - Buenos Aires Times

    Fascinating discussion. Thanks for posting all the links including to Starlink. I just signed up. Like the other poster mentioned, $9 deposit is worth it and I hope it comes soon as I own a property in Villa la Angostura where there isn't a strong signal. There is already companies trying to...
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    Newcomer Robbery in Palermo

    I dont like guns in the USA or especially here in Argentina. The LAST thing Id want to see in Argentina is more guns.
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    What to know about Milei's bid to liberalize Argentina's economy -France 24

    I have owned a business in Argentina for many years. The most horrible thing is the labor laws. I cant wait to see what Milei does to fix these horrible labor laws. Compensation laws for dismissal have been horrible too! I cant wait see what comes out!
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    Politics What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests - NPR

    Stunning is right but stunning in a good way!
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    Newcomer Is Villa Crespo a safe area to stay in?

    Agreed! Dont like Villa Crespo at all. Feels like a ghetto Palermo Hollywood or Soho. And dont like Soho anymore either.
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    Food & Drink Best Sushi in all of Buenos Aires - Osaka

    This is one of my all time favorites but very pricey!
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    Food & Drink Osaka Concepción - Peruvian/Japanese fusion Restaurant

    This is one of my all time favorites. But very pricey.
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    Has anyone had to show their DNI or Passport while shopping at the Grocery Store in Buenos Aires?

    This must be fairly new. I have NEVER been asked to show my passport to purchase groceries in a supermarket. Never. The only place I have had to show my passport was at Western Union. i have used my US state ID and never had any issues.
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    Buying new apartment, not receiving deed until all units sold??

    See @earlyretirement post above ^^^^^^ In my friend's case, he bought a new construction property in Palermo Hollywood many years ago. A local put down just a little money. Apparently, it was a friend of the developer or maybe a family member. And the escribano was also a friend or family...
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    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    Because the last time I was using it, it was a socialist-echo-chamber-circle-jerk.
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    Newcomer De La Cruz Styling Expert, Hairdresser

    Is this for men or women? Daddy wants to become a blondie. I hear blondes have more fun.
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    Newcomer Any Entertainment spots for a guys night out?

    I went last night! Wall to wall girls.
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    Buying new apartment, not receiving deed until all units sold??

    You have to use the builders lawyer. The same thing happened with my friend. Someone flipped but he had to use the builders lawyer. Just make sure if he flipped it that his boleto is all legit and registered with the city. Later you might have problems if the real owner said they never sold...
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    Food & Drink Freddo Puerto Viamonte

    I love Freddo! I go to them each time I can. Bad thing is I'm getting fat!
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    Trip Reports My recent visit to Buenos Aires

    Yep. I just paid $25 USD to get from EZE to Palermo. I used my credit card. No issues at all.
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    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    Great updates! I don't like Twitter but I will follow along here.
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