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    Milei wants the retirement age of Argentines to be raised

    I think if strict regulations are put in place and there's greater transparency in fees and investment management, many of the issues from the previous system could be avoided. Plus, with today’s technology and better financial practices, a new private system could offer more flexibility and...
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    Newcomer Bolivia denied medical treatment to a 4-year-old Argentine girl with 80% of her body burned

    It's unbelievable that Bolivia denied medical treatment to a 4-year-old Argentine girl with 80% of her body burned. This should be reciprocal. Bolivians receive free medical care in Argentina without any problems or restrictions. Why did this happen? The girl could have died because of this...
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    With the popularity of this case and everything that has come to light, they are now targeting this highly popular lawyer in Argentina "Burlando" and linking him to pedophilia... we no longer know how much of this is actually true.
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    Newcomer Global Outage Affects Microsoft Systems

    It's incredible how much impact this problem has had worldwide... It's crazy that we can no longer fully trust technology.
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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    The tricks of the Kirchnerists keep coming to light.
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    Economy The Blue Dollar Guru Declared the Death of the Dollar - What to Invest in Now?

    Everything is unstable; no one has the absolute truth because, as we've seen, the economy in this country is a box of surprises. With bank fixed-term deposits, you can no longer rely on low-interest rates. Investing depends on how much you want to earn or how much you're willing to lose if you...
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    And now they found the lawyer of the child's mother dead; everything is very murky in this case... politics involved, threats, lies, and the child still missing.
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    Donald Trump Assasination Attempt today - July 13, 2024

    Who was Trump's assailant? Do you believe he acted alone or was part of an organization? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gw58wv4e9o
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    Have You Heard About These Scams? Fake U.S. Military Impersonators

    I've heard that there's a trending type of scam that unfortunately many people fall for, often driven by romantic motives. More information about this should be spread, especially since I understand that many of these scammers are often from Nigeria. One precaution could be to check the area...
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    Argentina in the Copa America - Will they go all the way to Champions again?

    Argentina's victory was totally deserved; they showed incredible talent and determination. But it's such a shame that the celebrations at the Obelisco caused a lot of damage and that there were incidents at the stadium. Celebrating is great, but we need to do it without breaking things and by...
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    Newcomer The Worst Winter in History

    The country is experiencing its coldest winter since 1907, the worst in 60 years. This cold wave is compounded by electricity issues, as high demand has led to frequent power outages, making it even harder to cope with the frigid temperatures...
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    Politics Milei Strongly Supports Sports Corporations (SAD): "No More Impoverishing Socialism in Football"

    If that's Milei's goal, you can bet on it. Even if there are obstacles, he'll manage to implement the new system for SADs. And if you don't believe me, check out this archival video from 2018 where he’s asked, "What would you do if you were president of the nation?" He responds with exactly what...
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    Visas How complicated is it to obtain residency in Argentina?

    Yes, obtaining residency in Argentina generally requires a stable mailing address for the application process. While it's possible to use a temporary address, like an Airbnb, it can complicate matters since you'll need to receive important documents, such as your residency card, which may take...
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    Sports Sports Bars and Pubs: The Best Places to Watch Sports, Enjoy a Beer, and Follow the Copa America Matches with Argentina

    Here’s a good article about the best places to watch the Argentina vs. Colombia final. https://buenosairesherald.com/sports/where-to-watch-football-in-buenos-aires
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    Politics Elon Musk calls to invest in Argentina after meeting up with Milei in LA

    Lately, I've been reading a lot of good news. It's a sign that we're on the right track. This news is fantastic for the country. The $300 million investment in Patagonia is a major boost. It's not just about creating a bunch of jobs here; it also puts us on the global map as key players in...
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    Newcomer The Worst Winter in History

    We've got a red alert for extreme cold, the most dangerous one, hitting parts of Buenos Aires province, La Pampa, San Luis, Mendoza, San Juan, Córdoba, Santa Fe, Entre Ríos, and Corrientes. After this weekend, experts say we'll see a slight rise in temperatures. I hope they're right because I'm...
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    Politics Milei and Villarruel on The Wall Street Journal Cover

    Milei and Villarruel are the stars on the cover of The Wall Street Journal. An incredible image from the parade symbolizes freedom and commemorates this important date in the history of this country.
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    Confirmed! They found male DNA in the truck of one of the suspects. https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/policiales/2024/07/08/revelacion-en-el-caso-loan-encontraron-adn-apto-para-cotejo-en-la-camioneta-del-principal-acusado/
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    Newcomer Have you ever felt discriminated against or treated unfairly just because you're a foreigner or tourist in Buenos Aires?

    In Buenos Aires, I've always been treated well. Even when I couldn't speak Spanish at first, tourists are always welcome here. I can't understand what's happening in Barcelona. As you said, tourism is crucial for a country's economy, so it's really unpleasant what they're doing there.
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    What is celebrated on July 9th in Argentina?

    I heard they're bringing back the July 9th parade after five years. President Javier Milei will lead the event, and more than 7,000 military and security personnel are already gearing up to participate. If you're interested, the procession will start from the corner of Libertador Avenue and...
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