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    Newcomer Is Buenos Aires safe?

    It's common for people to perceive Buenos Aires as unsafe, especially since the news and social media often emphasize negative stories and can exaggerate the situation. However, like any large city, there are areas that are much safer than others, and personal experiences can vary widely. In...
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    Sounds like Milei's approval ratings are starting to go down

    Of course his image is declining, especially among those who voted for him and now feel regret and disappointment. And honestly, it's not surprising. The country is going through a major crisis, and he just asks for patience. I want to see how he tells that to a family that has to cut back on...
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    Get ready because in October, there will be more increases in electricity, gas, water, tolls, and transportation costs. I can understand the frustration of people who are juggling their budgets just to make ends meet by cutting back on expenses that have now become luxuries. Of course...
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    Newcomer An Argentinean influencer at a presentation by Mark Zuckerberg :)

    Oh yes! I saw her on the news last night. She mentioned that she was very surprised and has gained a lot of followers. I even started following her because she creates content featuring very easy cooking recipes. This will definitely help grow her business!
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    Newcomer Public Hospital or Private Hospital?

    Hi there! It’s well known that the professionals in public hospitals are of high quality, but the wait times can be quite long, although emergencies are handled immediately. On the other hand, private hospitals offer a wide range of specialists, and you might find one with immediate...
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    The situation in the country is pretty rough, and this just makes it even clearer. The economy dropped 3.9% in June after a slight uptick in May, showing that we're still stuck in a rut. This is the fifth negative month in 2024 so far. Most sectors are in the red, which doesn’t really surprise...
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    Newcomer Getting a DNI for the Kids

    You should try the healthcare plans she mentioned earlier because there's no way to speed up the process. While the procedure itself isn’t difficult, it is lengthy, and it can take several weeks for the DNIs to arrive. Plus, this is Argentina, so everything tends to be slower.
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    Education This is how students study at UBA

    This might be the only country in the world where the psychology program is so overcrowded. With the start of the semester, the situation has become so extreme that there are even students sitting on the floor! The lack of space and proper facilities is a clear sign of how overwhelmed the system...
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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    A councilman from La Matanza was arrested during a session for his alleged connection to a drug lord... fortunately, everything is coming to light.
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    Economy AFIP increased the amount from which banks and virtual wallets must report the movements of their clients

    Recently, AFIP has intensified its financial controls, cross-referencing all data with banks, indicating much stricter oversight than before. It’s crucial to be aware of these changes to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Regarding transfers received from family members, if AFIP questions those...
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    Politics The Justice system ordered to block the Free Football sites

    Before this happened, I heard the statements made a few days ago by Bielsa, the coach of Uruguay (who, by the way, is Argentine). He said that the only joy for the poor is watching free football...
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    Argentina has highest rice price in the world now - Thank you Milei!

    Yes, I hope so too! I have faith that things will get better.
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    Argentina has highest rice price in the world now - Thank you Milei!

    A study revealed that poverty in Argentina rose to 55.5% and indigence to 17.5% in the first quarter of 2024. How sad to read this :(
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    Argentina Court Orders Milei to distribute held up food to the poor

    According to the government, Pablo de La Torre, an official from the Ministry of Human Capital, mismanaged food distribution and was therefore removed from his position. Now the army is assisting with the distribution of soon-to-expire powdered milk...
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    Politics Having single-digit inflation is a good start

    This post is from two weeks ago. This Argentine compared a purchase at McDonald's in the USA and, at the same time, made an online purchase at McDonald's in Argentina. Even with taxes and everything, his purchase is still cheaper in the USA. So it's true that many things have increased...
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    Newcomer Solo Female Traveler

    Argentina is incredibly stunning, and it's not as unsafe as some people make it out to be.
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    Politics Cristina Kirchner reacted to the poverty data reported by the UCA: “They are playing with the Argentinian table” - Infobae

    Cristina Kirchner reacted to the poverty data reported by the UCA: “They are playing with the Argentinian table” - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/02/19/cristina-kirchner-reacciono-al-dato-de-pobreza-informado-por-la-uca-estan-jugando-con-la-mesa-de-los-argentinos/...
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    Politics Congress appears again as a central test for Milei: extraordinary sessions and negotiation with Macri - Infobae

    Congress appears again as a central test for Milei: extraordinary sessions and negotiation with Macri - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/02/14/el-congreso-se-muestra-otra-vez-como-prueba-central-para-milei-sesiones-extraordinarias-y-negociacion-con-macri/ February 14...
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    Politics Omnibus Law: the five points without consensus that could be rejected in the Chamber of Deputies - Infobae

    Omnibus Law: the five points without consensus that could be rejected in the Chamber of Deputies - Infobae Source: This Wednesday the project obtained an opinion, but the PRO, sectors of radicalism, We Make the Federal Coalition and Federal Innovation accompanied with dissidence. Due to lack...
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    Politics The Government refuses to send the ministers to Deputies to explain the “omnibus law” and the start of the debate is complicated - Infobae

    The Government refuses to send the ministers to Deputies to explain the “omnibus law” and the start of the debate is complicated - Infobae Source...
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