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    Politics ARC Energy Makes First Bid to Acquire Impsa: What Does It Mean for Argentina?

    It's a dilemma for me because ARC Energy buying Impsa could go either way for Argentina. On one hand, it could bring in new money and technology that helps the company and the energy sector. But it also makes us worry about losing control of such a crucial company and becoming too reliant on...
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    According to this highly respected economist, who is one of the most listened to by Milei, he's saying that although it seems like the Central Bank (BCRA) is trying to maintain a stable exchange rate by selling reserves, there is actually no formal commitment to do so. Therefore, the 2% monthly...
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    Newcomer Patagonia: Coldest Region in the World This Week🥶

    In fact, there are areas in Patagonia that feel colder than Antarctica. How crazy is that! It seems there's never been a cold wave like this before. https://buenosairesherald.com/environment/patagonia-cold-snap-sees-parts-of-argentina-colder-than-antarctica
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    The government announced a project to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years

    He continues to fulfill the promises he made during his political campaign. A year ago, he expressed his desire to tackle insecurity with projects like this. It might be controversial due to the age of criminal responsibility, but he’s right: an adult crime should have an adult punishment.
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    Amid the investigation into the kidnapping of the boy Loan, there was an attempted abduction of a 16-year-old girl in the province of Chaco on Monday. Notably, the incident occurred just 10 blocks from the house recently raided in the Loan case, which belongs to the former military prefect...
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    BA bike guide

    I've found this Buenos Aires city website offering free tours. I tried booking to confirm it's really free, and yes! It lets you choose the date and time, and it shows "$0," for example, for a tour in La Boca. I think it's the same for the bike tour. There's a WhatsApp number where you can...
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    Newcomer Basic salary and cost of living in BA

    Well, the results released in May for the month of April showed a surprising outcome: to belong to the middle class in Buenos Aires, you need to earn between $1200 and $1500 USD per month, depending on whether you pay rent or not. This threshold keeps rising, mainly due to food prices slowing...
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    Politics Another transport strike, trains on Tuesday the 25th? Didn't they reach an agreement?

    It seems that the trains will operate with a speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour, which will impact other modes of transportation. I thought they had reached an agreement earlier in June after several meetings, where it was said they had come to an understanding regarding the union's...
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    I don't care what they say about me as long as they spell the name of the country Argentina right.

    I think you make a good point about how fanaticism isn’t good. I support Milei, but it’s clear that mistakes have been made too. Just because I voted for him doesn’t mean I’m a fanatic. A lot of people voted for him out of a lack of better options, not necessarily out of conviction. They were...
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    Newcomer What are some must-see attractions or hidden gems in BA?

    If you're interested in learning about the culture, typical food, and customs of the country, I highly recommend visiting the Mataderos Fair. It's a true piece of history where you'll encounter traditional gauchos on horseback and experience folklore firsthand. It's a must-see...
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    Pettovello denting Milei's approval ratings

    She even has people who support her unconditionally. She said nobody is going to stop her and that she will never abandon her friend. As Vince says, it's also a matter of loyalty.
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    Politics Milei moves to replace previous government’s plan for public works

    Just today I read this news about Milei's first public work that will provide gas to the provinces of Santiago del Estero, Tucumán, Catamarca, Salta, Jujuy, La Rioja and Córdoba...
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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

    I always go to "Triumph Sports Bar", great service and food. Jorge's attention and recommendations were fantastic! Excellent sound and picture quality for the games. I'm going this Thursday, the 20th, to watch the Argentina match at 9 PM. This place truly captures the passion Argentinians have...
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    Politics On this day, 8 years ago...

    Do you remember this corruption scandal? Cristina Kirchner's Public Works Secretary, Jose Lopez, was caught throwing bags in a convent containing 9 MILLION DOLLARS and a MACHINE GUN!! Oh my God! I wonder if he's still in jail. The important thing is Never Forget. The damage they caused during...
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    Politics Milei: "They think doing things poorly is normal"

    He's going to put an end to all the corruption that has been going on for a long time, and that bothers "the Casta." It's true, he's very passionate when he speaks, and sometimes he seems angry, but it's just his personality. So far, he has done what he promised in his campaign, and I think it's...
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    Politics How quickly Anses accepted Javier Milei's resignation from his privileged pension 😂

    Anses typically takes weeks or even months to approve and process requests, but they accepted Milei's resignation remarkably quickly. LOL https://www.expatsba.com/threads/anses-accepted-the-waiver-of-privileged-retirement-presented-by-javier-milei-what-the-letter-says-infobae.3586/
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    Newcomer It's great to see that the anti-picket protocol is effective

    It's encouraging to see that the anti-picket protocol is proving effective. For years, popular access blockades have adversely impacted workers, hindering their ability to reach their workplaces. It's good to see that after so long, some measures are being taken to address this situation.
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    Newcomer Wow, such confidence! This young man knows what he wants! 😄

    Job Interview: This young man knows what he wants: $4,000 a month, only Monday to Friday until 5 PM, no working after hours or on-call duties. Did he find his dream job, or is he destined to keep looking? 😂 What do you think? Is it okay to dream big, or should he be more realistic? We'd need to...
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    Politics Can this guy Grabois be so unpleasant? 🤮

    He just keeps sinking deeper and deeper into his own mess. He's a disgusting person who doesn't even respect women. He's a provocateur, always looking for a fight. The best thing he could do is stop stealing from the poor and answer for the corruption and extortion he caused when he mismanaged...
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