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Tuition used to be reasonable but it is now much more expensive , like most other things. But the state system is poorly managed and is very often on strike , so the kids dont get a decent education.

Inflation has slowed with Milei. Prices are still rising but not as fast as with the previous government

It allowed your friends from home to call you at no cost ( it started well before Whatsapp) and also it gave you a number to give to banks and governmente offices.

@Larry , right now, I dont know. Microsoft are bastards...

As far as I can see the cash from the IMF is to refinance the current debt. This will give Milei and Caputo some breathing space. I dont know why they don't tell the people the true story

Hi @Fanny . I was asking as there a slight difference in the Scottish system and the English system. Doesnt affect primary too much but quite a difference in secondary. Where are you planning to stay in Argentina? There is actually quite a difference between CABA ( the Capital ) and the...

Maybe one day someone will tell us the details of the new IMF deal.....

Which part of the UK are you based in?

The annoying thing for me is that I will lose my Scotish land line number I have had for more than 20 years. The alternatives that are available do not alllow me to have that number. As far as I can see Team the recommnded Microsoft alternative does not allow you to call land lines or...

@Spend Thrift. I agree the focus should be on the economy and to keep his mouth shut at other times. But I am also getting worried about his real economic plans. And I am asking myself more and more, does he have a plan?

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If I dont see a photo soon of Miss Venezuela, I may think this is just a made-up story. Come on @MickMolloy , prove me wrong!

There are certainly more 20k bills about since the turn of the year. But still not available in the cash machines. A friend gave me one last week and he thought he had given me 2k. They are easily confused ,s o be careful

The talk in the street is that the hotel employee was involved in the commercial transaction that brought the drugs into play.

2024 has been a tough year for most. I make my cash in FX - so my earnings that I spend and pay taxes on in Argentina are way down in real terms. I was busgetting for the USD at 1500 and this clearly didnt happen. Mrs GlasgowJohn earns in Pesos - she hasnt had a bad year but no way has she...

Happy Hogmanay to all ! New Year is tomorrow . In Glasgow we say Happy New Year when it comes.

I am with you @Avocado on this one. Inflation is slowing but still not down. Many services are still increasing way ahead of the ofciual inflation figures. An I am sick of hearing that salaries are up in USD terms , when the government is holding back the FX rate .

Excellent point @Vince - its absolutely crazy!

For Argentine based drivers YPF is giving 20% off gas prices today only. Full instructions are in the phone application

Carrefour France trying to say , you didn't understand us...... https://www.msn.com/es-us/noticias/mundo/el-ceo-de-carrefour-pide-disculpas-a-brasil-por-la-confusi%C3%B3n-tras-el-boicot-a-la-carne/ar-AA1uMWhv