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    Politics The Argentine Government resigned from the BRICS through a letter sent by President Javier Milei - CNN

    Oh, fantastic! Yet another edition of the IMF, right? Because, you know, who wouldn't want a second helping of lending delights? (But remember, "La patria no se vende," unless, of course, it's a clearance sale for a BRIC bargain...)
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    I am NO expert on Argentina and was only there for 6 weeks. I'm in the process of selling my townhouse in Vancouver and moving down there. I just left and I thought it was dirt cheap there! If this is the most expensive it is like @Larry is now claiming I would have LOVED to have been there...
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) in real-time

    Is AOL really still around? Ha. I thought they folded a few decades ago. Comparing Milei and Trump is like saying pizza and pineapple are the same because I once ate both. Milei complimented Trump, but that doesn't make them the dynamic duo. Just because I dig tacos doesn't mean I'm Mexican...
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) in real-time

    Fake news. Diana Mondino, spokesperson for Milei and current Minister of Foreign Affairs, mentions her views on the same-sex marriage. My Spanish isn't that good but is she not saying she is ok with same sex marriages?
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) in real-time

    President Milei is setting some record. Has there been ANY President anywhere in the world that has acted this quickly with so many changes? This is one for the history books.
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    Politics Architect of Argentina’s reforms says he isn’t even halfway done - Bloomberg News

    Wow! 160 more! This has to be a record for ANY country. Milei wasn't worried when he said he is going to take swift action.
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    Newcomer WTF is the deal with Pedestrians not having the right of way in Buenos Aires. I almost got killed today at a green light

    Oh, because, you know, it's not like we expect all cars to throw a pity party and wait forever until every pedestrian has finished their stroll. That would be way too much to ask and, heaven forbid, we might have a gridlock crisis on our hands. But, hey, there are those golden moments when some...
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    Is the Expat party in Buenos Aires coming to an end?

    Imagine if Massa had won the election! What do you reckon would've gone down? Would inflation be chill, the same, or totally off the charts? And hey, if Milei starts taking on system now, is anyone gonna have his back, or are they gonna kick him out of office? I'm just throwing these questions...
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    Politics Argentines protest Milei's 'economic shock therapy' - Video

    You are becoming unhinged Avocado. Milei is changing Argentina. He didn't say dollarization will happen overnight. Unlike you Peronistas, people don't except miracles in DAYS after taking office.
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    Comical reading BAexpats.org Threads!

    I'm all for my posts on this forum copies to that forum. LOL. Those members on that forum think they are Harvard Professors with enlightening content when most of them are comparing the price of candy bars from one day to another and thinking they are Einstein.
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    Politics Argentina’s new president lays off 5,000 government employees hired in 2023, before he took office - AP News

    Looks like already you have USA lawmakers wanting to follow Javier Milei's lead. If he is successful in Argentina you will see a change all throughout Latin America...
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    Taxes Argentina May Issue Bond to Pay $16 Billion Award in YPF Lawsuit - Bloomberg

    Great for Burford investors! “President Milei is exactly what Argentina needs to rebuild credibility in the international credit markets," Chris DeMuth Jr, Partner of Rangeley Capital, told Seeking Alpha in an interview. "He intends to pay his debts. This is ideal for Burford, but also good for...
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    Newcomer What are some good movies to watch on Netflix to learn Spanish and watch some of the local culture that feature Buenos Aires?

    I also like The Kingdom. It kind of reminds me of House of Cards. Some parts are too unrealistic just like House of Cards. My girlfriend tells me that Cladia Piñero is one of her favorite writers. I'm not sure what else she wrote but here are a few articles about the show...
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    Newcomer Working remote in Buenos Aires as a Digital Nomad - Can you rent office chairs and monitors? Or Co-working options?

    I was just down there. I couldn't find any place that rents out office chairs. My airbnb had a horrible chair but as expected the owner didn't do anything and I didn't honestly expect her to. There are all sorts of blogs online. Check out this girl that has a website and IG...
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    Medical Healthcare medical monthly premiums are going to get increased!

    When I checked most plans you had to have a DNI. It seems like prices depend on your age and prior medical conditions you might have. Although I'm not sure how they would know as I doubt they can get your medical records from a different country. I asked my novia there and she said that if...
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    Politics China suspends US$6.5 billion currency swap agreement with Argentina, reports say

    Didn't Argentina have a higher GDP than France and Germany and one of the largest and strongest economies in the world that kind of went kaput in the 100 years after this quote?? LOL!
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) in real-time

    Go get them Javi! Give them hell! Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentine-president-calls-extraordinary-sessions-congress-speed-up-reforms-2023-12-23/
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    Politics Argentine president calls for extraordinary sessions of Congress to speed up reforms - Reuters

    Go get them Javi! Give them hell! Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentine-president-calls-extraordinary-sessions-congress-speed-up-reforms-2023-12-23/
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    Politics Javier Milei defends mega-decree plan in wake of pot-banging protests - BA Times

    I saw this online. Milei says, "more is coming". Bring it on Javier! https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/javier-milei-defends-urgent-decree-after-pots-and-pans-protest.phtml
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