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    Real Estate Sales Properties: Answers to 5 key questions that reveal that the time to buy is “now” - La Nacion Propiedades

    Congrats @Johnny I wanted to buy but talked myself out of it. Looking at some pozo properties now. Where did you end up buying in?
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    Lithium tug of war: the US-China rivalry for Argentina’s white gold

    Hopefully it's not lithium batteries. Those are very very difficult to put out a fire. You have to just let it run its course.
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    Politics Another transport strike, trains on Tuesday the 25th? Didn't they reach an agreement?

    With 50% of the population against Milei something tells me the strikes are no where finished.
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    I don't care what they say about me as long as they spell the name of the country Argentina right.

    Agree with this. My my he does get around! I see he is in Prague now.
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    Food & Drink Best Sushi in all of Buenos Aires - Osaka

    The reviews were totally correct. I had some bad sushi at several places but came here for sushi and was amazed! Very good. Was worth the money.
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    Chori - Delicious Choripan Restaurant in Palermo Soho

    Great place! Went there for a Choripan based on these reviews. Delicious! Prices keep going up. Cerdo Classico was 7,200 pesos and the potato salad was 4,900 pesos.
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    Why have there been so many cases of workplace violence lately?

    Yes not just with crime but I was surprised there is a lot more graffiti now vs. before. Just horrible that they are doing it all over now. Saw this and wanted to cry.
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    Be careful on the Subways and Bus lines - Gangs attacking to rob and steal items and phones

    I have witnessed several thefts of phones on the subway in BA. Especially when it is very crowded. The thieves there are very good!
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    What $2 Million US Dollars gets you in Buenos Aires

    One can dream! This is what $2 million gets you if you have it in Buenos Aires. Amazing properties! https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/31/realestate/2-million-homes-in-buenos-aires.html
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    Newcomer Cost of Subte?

    Just saw they are going to go up drastically. https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/buenos-aires-subway-s-heavily-subsidized-fares-set-to-quadruple-1.2074168
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    Help! My tourist extension visa was denied today

    It sounds counter-intuitive but the best thing is just to overstay and not try to renew or extend your visa. I'm not sure about border runs but some lawyers say that is probably not a good idea either. I haven't yet met anyone that had issues with border runs but many people just say to...
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    Medical If COVID comes back and mutates into something else will you get another vaccinated against it?

    Saw that today and this too. What is Bill Gates obsession with vaccines?
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    Newcomer What are some Top Bilingual English and Spanish language schools in Buenos Aires for my children?

    Timely post. I don't mean to piggy back off this post but I am also thinking of enrolling my child at the Lincoln School. I'm really crossing my fingers for a little miracle here—I need your thoughts! We're still in the US, but come late June, we're making the move to BA. Exciting stuff! My...
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    Newcomer Does Buenos Aires celebrate Carnival like Rio de Janeiro? How big is the celebration?

    I went to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro a few years ago. Someone told me Buenos Aires celebrates it as well. How is it? Worth going to? Any boots on the ground reports from expats or locals?
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    Where can I buy a Subte (Subway) card at EZE Airport for Buenos Aires?

    I read that you can buy a Subte (Subway) card at the EZE airport when I arrive. Can anyone tell me where I can buy one of these cards?
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    Newcomer Visa Exchange Rates

    Thank you! I was making the same mistake putting it the reverse! This site is very helpful.
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