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  1. Peterpan

    Senate passes new pension formula in defiance of Milei

    By vetoing the law, Milei only earns the anger of the elderly. The halt of the planned increase in pensions and debt payments to ANSES causes significant discontent among retirees, who feel they always bear the brunt of economic adjustments. While I understand that adjustments are inevitable and...
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    Newcomer Children's Party Venue in Palermo

    Hi everyone! My little daughter is turning 8 in a month, and she’s so excited to celebrate at a party venue with games here with her school friends. I’d like to know if any of you know of a good children’s party venue in Palermo. I understand I should book the date soon. Thanks in advance!
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    What place has the best medialunas in Buenos Aires?

    If you haven't been to Domani yet, you should definitely go. I tried the best medialunas there; they served them fresh out of the oven. I highly recommend them. Besides having breakfast there, I also took half a dozen to enjoy in the afternoon, haha. It's on the corner of Salquero and Castex...
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    Alberto Fernández a wife beater?

    More and more chats are coming to light that complicate Alberto’s situation. He wasn’t leaving any stone unturned—he even flirted with his wife’s friends, 😂...
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    Medical If COVID comes back and mutates into something else will you get another vaccinated against it?

    Just as we started to relax after the pandemic, lockdowns, vaccines, and everything COVID brought with it, a new epidemic emerges. Now, there are already 5 cases in Argentina. :(...
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    Newcomer Batman in BA?

    A man dressed as Batman threatened to jump off a rooftop in front of Galerías Pacífico. Thankfully, after two hours of trying to talk him down, they managed to rescue him. You never get bored in BA with this kind of news. Just when you think you've seen it all, you run into Batman in action 😱. I...
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    Argentines are an angry society. Is it just me??

    The economic situation in Argentina has been tough in recent years, and that definitely affects people's moods. There are several factors contributing to the general bad mood: Economic Crisis: High inflation, the devaluation of the peso, and economic uncertainty create stress and worry. When...
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    Newcomer Where can I find the best deals on clothing and accesories?

    Oh yes! My wife often goes there with her local friends. During her last visit to Flores, she bought clothes for everyone: for our little daughter, for me, and for herself, all of very good quality and at excellent prices. I remember she once showed me a video where an influencer compared...
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    Economy Energy tension: April appears to be the deadline month if the Government continues to step on payments and doubts about Cammesa grow - Infobe

    Energy tension: April appears to be the deadline month if the Government continues to step on payments and doubts about Cammesa grow - Infobae Source...
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    Economy Electricity rates: how much each user will pay with the increases that will arrive this month - Infobae

    Electricity rates: how much each user will pay with the increases that will arrive this month - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/04/tarifas-de-luz-cuanto-va-a-pagar-cada-usuario-con-los-aumentos-que-llegaran-este-mes/ March 04, 2024 The increases are around 185% for...
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    Politics Virtual tie in the Bicameral that will analyze the validity of the DNU that deregulates the economy: who are the four key votes - Infobae

    Virtual tie in the Bicameral that will analyze the validity of the DNU that deregulates the economy: who are the four key votes - Infobae Source...
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    Economy Electricity will increase more than 100% but only for households that do not receive subsidies - Infobae

    Electricity will increase more than 100% but only for households that do not receive subsidies - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/02/05/la-electricidad-aumentara-mas-del-100-pero-solo-para-los-hogares-que-no-reciben-subsidios/ February 05, 2024 The increase will be...
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    Politics Milei will present his world perspective in Davos, meet with the IMF and open diplomatic dialogue with the United Kingdom over the Malvinas - Infobae

    Milei will present his world perspective in Davos, meet with the IMF and open diplomatic dialogue with the United Kingdom over the Malvinas - Infobae Source...
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    Politics Sergio Massa met with the CGT: analysis and differences with the general strike against Javier Milei's policies - Infobae

    Sergio Massa met with the CGT: analysis and differences with the general strike against Javier Milei's policies - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/01/05/sergio-massa-se-reunio-con-la-cgt-analisis-y-diferencias-con-el-paro-general-contra-las-politicas-de-javier-milei/...
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    Politics Changing course: How Javier Milei will transform Argentina’s foreign policy - Aljazeera

    Changing course: How Javier Milei will transform Argentina’s foreign policy December 8, 2023 President-elect Milei will seek to align Latin America’s third largest economy with the US, Israel and ‘the free world’. President-elect Javier Milei, right, meets with Jewish leaders in the New...
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    Banking Getting hold of new US $100 bills in the UK

    I prefer utilizing ATMs for currency exchange during my travels, as my bank withdrawals closely align with the blue dollar rate. While there are ATM fees ranging from $5 to $7, it remains a convenient option. Most establishments, except for smaller businesses, readily accept card payments. It's...
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    Newcomer Things for Kids

    A few months ago I was there with my wife and my 7 year old daughter, who was very happy and enjoyed a lot of fun places, here are a few of them: We really love this place https://www.mpc.org.ar/home.htm. It's a science museum for kids, but your daughter might be too young yet to go. You also...
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    For Sale Selling an adjustable office chair

    Well said monkey! It does remind me of my favorite office chair, had it in my office in Texas. When we sold the house, and pretty much everything else, I couldn’t bring myself to sell that Herman Miller Aeron chair! I still have it, it’s in storage in Texas. Not sure if it’d cost less to ship it...
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