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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    Not all news is bad! There’s also some good news: oil exports brought in $1.227 billion more than last year. That's a solid boost...
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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    It seems that the unpleasant Grabois pocketed a few million… He forgot about the project and, out of the 165 houses he was supposed to deliver, he only delivered 15, and they didn’t even have roofs.
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    Politics Asado for everyone who voted against the pension increase

    Some people brought their own salad, LOL… If there's poverty, let's not show it. 😂
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    Newcomer Is Argentina a good destination to work remotely?

    From what I understand, they've changed the requirements. Previously, you only needed a minimum of $10,000 to open an account; now they require $50,000, which is a problem for many...
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    That's what the president said, we're heading toward the economic model of Germany, France, or Italy.
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    Politics New First Lady for Milei?

    This woman is moving fast! She already wants to go live in the Olivos residence with Milei...:oops:
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    Politics Asado for everyone who voted against the pension increase

    I think the decision for everyone to pay for their own meal came after the controversy, because the first thing that got out was that Milei was inviting the deputies to a asado at the Olivos residence to thank them for their support. But honestly, I think it's a good idea for everyone to pay...
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    Newcomer Impact of inflation on maids

    I pay her 5,000 plus travel expenses per hour. The rate specified by the domestic worker agreement here in Argentina is a joke. I also pay her a bonus and vacation time, even though she’s not officially registered. I’ve known her for a while, and she’s happy with us.
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    Newcomer Where can I buy an iPhone in Buenos Aires?

    https://www.instagram.com/iphonecapital.ok @iphonecapital.ok They have good prices and an office in Belgrano. A friend sent me their contact info when I lost mine, and I’ve bought from them without any issues. They’re trustworthy.
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    Is it true that 2 visa overstays = auto 5 year ban?

    In Argentina, immigration laws are a bit more flexible compared to other countries. If you overstay your visa, you're typically fined when you regularize your status or upon leaving the country. There usually aren’t automatic multi-year bans like in other places. Generally, there isn't a penalty...
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    Economy The Government has described the privileges of pilots as immoral: from business class tickets to dollar bonuses - Infobae

    Honestly, it’s outrageous that they go on strike, affecting over 30,000 people, demanding what? Better conditions? When Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots earn between 3 and 10 million pesos per month, depending on seniority and flights, as mentioned by Adorni. They also receive bonuses in dollars...
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    I always check the historical value of the blue dollar on this site: https://dolarhistorico.com/cotizacion-dolar-blue
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    Economy The IMF removed a key director questioned by Milei from negotiations with Argentina - Infobae

    The President is keeping his word by automatically firing anyone caught in an act of corruption, something that previous administrations haven’t done. Honestly, I applaud him standing up for this.
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    Food & Drink Pizza Restaurants in Buenos Aires - What are some of your favorite pizza places in Buenos Aires, Argentina?

    Argentina made it to the top 100 pizza places in the world, ranking 40th! Ti Amo is the only Latin American pizzeria on the list and is known for its unique Neapolitan-style pizzas. They have a charming little spot in Adrogué, south of Buenos Aires, and just opened a new location in Colegiales...
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    Newcomer The Worst Winter in History

    That rain has already arrived in Uruguay.....:cautious:
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    There are plenty of banknotes in Argentina, yet Argentines are not rich

    According to Marcos Galperin, the outlook for 2025 is looking great. A brilliant entrepreneur and visionary, he made it clear that MercadoLibre is just getting started. With plans to triple its users, expand online payments, use AI, and even deploy drones to reach more customers, he clearly sees...
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    Politics Who attempted to take the life of the President of the Argentine Rural Society?

    Fortunately, there are no fatalities to regret. There’s still no solid hypothesis on who might be responsible for the attack, but I think we’ll find out soon...
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    New Argentine Currency Launched to Offset Milei’s Shock Therapy

    I read that public employees in that province are paid with that currency, and in fact, the province would require some businesses, like gas stations, to accept it as a payment method. Honestly, I don’t think this new implementation will work. Argentina already has experience with Lecops and...
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    Politics Elon Musk calls to invest in Argentina after meeting up with Milei in LA

    Milei was cheered at Mercado Libre's offices, what a great reception! https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/04/milei-visito-la-sede-de-mercado-libre-el-politico-no-sabe-como-crear-riqueza-y-cuando-lo-hace-solo-consigue-corrupcion/
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    When does the $20,000 bill start circulating?

    They’ll start circulating at the end of October. Now, we just need them added to ATMs and self-service machines, as they still don’t even accept the 10,000 bills yet. https://www.expatsba.com/threads/the-arrival-date-of-the-new-20-000-bills-has-already-been-set-ambito-financiero.4340/
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