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    Politics 99% loss of value in peso in my time, momentous day

    4.03 is one percent of 403....i believe that's how the devaluation measurement would be calculated (not to be confused with the thousands-percent inflation metric). The peso of the 4.03 times has exactly 99% less purchasing power today. PS...did, it closed at 408..so it lost 99 and a little...
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    Politics 99% loss of value in peso in my time, momentous day

    Today, April 17, 2023, marks the day that yours truly has seen a 99% percent drop in the value of the peso's fx rate (for the masses) with USD, from 4.03:1 to 403:1 . Cool to have converted at both rates (sheds a tear, awaits the Tshirt). Even the dollar took about 90 years to achieve this feat...
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    Cell phone replacement from the US

    Hello. My US cell provider will be sending me a replacement cell phone next week. Does anyone know if I will have to pay import taxes on the phone? I have AT$T service plan and pay $10 extra monthly for the all South America plan. Unlimited data, text, and calls. Helps me out living in BA and...
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