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  1. J

    A newsletter for expats in Buenos Aires

    Some of the FB groups the people sound so dumb. And some of the answers to questions seem to be wrong. I went the other day and saw people complaining about how bad the steaks are there. Strange. I unjoined the group after I read that post.
  2. J

    Alberto Fernández a wife beater?

    This thing reads like a soap opera! https://derechadiario.com.ar/argentina/los-nombres-que-aparecen-en-los-informes-sobre-las-visitas-al-prostibulo-de-olivos-de-alberto-en-plena-cuarentena#google_vignette
  3. J

    Newcomer More Provinces Charge Foreigners for Public Hospital Care

    That seems to make sense. It doesn't make sense a country as riddled with economic problems paying tuition for foreigners. That's crazy. I guess enrollment will go way down.
  4. J

    Politics Argentina and Uruguay Progress on Bilateral Permanent Residency and Licensing Agreement

    Are there a lot of people from Uruguay that want to live in Buenos Aires? I would think with the lower salaries not many would want to work there.
  5. J

    Newcomer Mosquito invasion in BA

    Yikes I just read there were 5,000 deaths in Brazil. https://en.mercopress.com/2024/08/07/brazil-over-5-000-deaths-from-dengue-fever-reported-in-2024?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_content=main&utm_campaign=rss&ct=t(RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN)
  6. J

    Rapid collapse of birth rates in Argentina and South America

    No shame here Most of my friends don't want kids. On the flip side, I think many females (myself included) are too picky. We expect the entire package of looks, brains, sense of humor, wealthy and most of my friends hold out too long and then just get old and too set in our ways. I see that with...
  7. J

    Of maids and supermarkets.

    Seems like there is a reason why a minimum hourly wage is set. The same is set here in the USA for each state. Some states are higher than others. I can't see places paying 3 times the minimum wage here. Maybe things are different there. Is there somewhere that the minimum wages are published...
  8. J

    Wow I like Milei's Picks for Deputies for LLA party!

    Thank god. Do guys even like that? It seems like there is a limit a woman should go. At a certain point you look like a circus freak.
  9. J

    La Plata - underrated city - 40kms / 25 miles from BA

    Looks like a cool city. You peaked my interest @enbits. I saw this blog below. Does it have dog poop all over the streets like Buenos Aires does? Or is it better? Would it be boring to live in or is there enough to do? https://wander-argentina.com/la-plata-buenos-aires-second-city/
  10. J

    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    Big thanks for the info. You're right on all points. I am just listening to my friend on the ground but she sounds like her lifestyle is much different than yours. She is dining out a lot at pricey places. But there are posters on Twitter like Jordan and BowtiedMara that have posted extensively...
  11. J

    Politics Garbage Accumulation in Buenos Aires

    Sure if there happens to be a strike but trash piled up for weeks isn't a normal thing in most major cities. Not trying to argue with you Craig. Just stating that I am glad I delayed my trip again. Was supposed to come during the summer but there was a Dengue fever and mosquito invasion so...
  12. J

    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    My friends there said prices definitely have at least doubled since last year when they were cheap. I even read that on all the blogs and from popular posters on X that all say it's more than double on many items from last year's bargains. I'm not trying to argue it's not still a good deal...
  13. J

    Politics Garbage Accumulation in Buenos Aires

    Um no. Not all big cities smell. Trash doesn't get piled up like this in most cities. This is NOT normal. Fortunately most big cities that I go to don't smell like this.
  14. J

    Newcomer "Yerba Mate" Argentina

    That girl is in marketing. I follow her on IG. She doesn't live in Argentina I don't think. She lives in Florida if I remember right. I wonder how she will do. Online a bunch of people saying it is expensive compared to other existing brands. I've never had mate before and don't know what the...
  15. J

    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    At least it sounds like you were able to open up a bank account. Did you open it up at the Banco de la Nacion? Was it difficult?
  16. J

    Newcomer First day of the Olympics in Paris: Argentines say "This is a disaster"

    This must be a proud moment for Argentina to see this!
  17. J

    Politics Garbage Accumulation in Buenos Aires

    What? Still going on? I am very very very very happy that I decided to delay trip. I hope this isn't still going on in October!
  18. J

    Venezuela Election - Will Maduro finally be pushed out of power in Venezuela?

    Wow. I read some articles about this group and had sympathy for them but now reading that letter I am having second thoughts. Now reading tons of posts about them. My mind is blown.
  19. J

    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    I asked my friend and she said she has been using her MC, Visa and American Express. She said the AMEX takes up to 2 weeks to credit back. But she does get it back but not sure what the exchange rate is. She said very close to the MEP rate like the other cards.
  20. J

    Under President Milei, the worst economic crisis in decades puts Argentine ingenuity to the test - OnlyFans

    Forget about the Onlyfans! That article said people are setting up tents for other people to pee and poop in?? Then it said they dump it in the trash every 5 or 6 people. Gross! Where do they put all that sewage and filth?
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