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  1. Rick

    Food & Drink Does anyone else notice their coffee recently not tasting good?

    I enjoy strolling to Belgrano or Núñez, exploring the cafes along the way. Whether or not I've done a prior Google search, I enter cafes and inquire about their roasting practices. It's not uncommon to spot a small roasting machine tucked away in the back room or a side garage. The growth of...
  2. Rick

    Police Report Procedure

    I have never experienced crime here in many years living here. My local friends have only had a cellphone taken off a table when they were at a club or bar and not paying attention. But they were usually wasted. If you are aware you won't have issues.
  3. Rick

    Politics anti-Milei apartment owners: i will buy your BsAs apartment, if you're leaving the country

    Prices are starting to go up. Every year before in an election has been DEAD. This is the first year that purchases are speeding up. Now with Milei everyone is taking a look at Argentina. You know things are going to explode when all my siblings in the USA that told me I was crazy to move to...
  4. Rick

    Trump tells Argentina's President-elect Javier Milei he plans to visit Buenos Aires (Associated Press)

    Hey don't knock Kansas! I still like to go to this place. I love the BBQ ribs there!
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    Real Estate News Rents in CABA rose more than 220% in the last twelve months - Infobae

    Yikes! Makes me THANK GOD I purchased several years ago. I didn't want to depend on owners renting rates every year or 2. I doubt I would have been able to stay in Buenos Aires so many years if I didn't buy when I did. Rent was my #1 biggest expense. It is actually nice not to have a...
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    Economy Emerging markets have ignored the ‘Buenos Aires consensus’ - Financial Review

    Emerging markets have ignored the ‘Buenos Aires consensus’ Serial debt defaulter countries have become remarkable bastions of economic resilience by adopting the prudent macroeconomic policies advocated by the IMF. Kenneth Rogoff Columnist As finance ministers and central bankers convened in...
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    Food & Drink One of my favorite all-around restaurants for great steaks and gourmet food - El Preferido de Palermo

    Best French fries in the world! Also, the asparagus is the best I had anywhere. The steaks are also world class. I like this place much better than Don Julios.
  8. Rick

    Newcomer Foreign Credit Card purchases at MEP rate?

    I second Charles Schwab. It's the best card I ever had. It charges NO fees and rebates for ALL ATM charges worldwide. I've had it for many years and received thousands of dollars of ATM fees rebated.
  9. Rick

    Is the Expat party in Buenos Aires coming to an end?

    There is the monumental issue of $23+ billion in outstanding leliqs. Milei is making vague statements about international funds, but no details. Borrowing $25 billion in US dollars is a move from the Macri playbook and look how that worked out. Maybe he is going to sell Patagonia or something...
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