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    Javier Milei Launches Bitcoin Revolution in Argentina

    Love his content on X. I listened to a few podcasts with him and he comes across as knowing Argentina well. What I can't figure out is why would anyone start a business there! Cepo and capital controls, getting money trapped there with dividends, cash, high taxes, pain with labor laws...
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    Patience is wearing down with President Milei

    Even a broken clock is right twice a day Larry. Interesting that several of you are feeling a shift. The people that I met in BA were never too thrilled on Milei. A few said they would give him a chance but they say it was a failed experiment. Their cost of living has gone up and their...
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    Politics What does Trump's victory mean for Argentina?

    I can't understand people that think that Trump really cares about Argentina. Kind of laughable that Trump would do a free trade deal with Argentina and even if he did agree look how he treats people like Canada and Mexico...
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    Newcomer Living Long-Term in CABA vs Southeast Asia: Insights from an Expat Perspective

    Probably having DFW right in town makes it easier for many in the area to get to EZE. Nothing for nothing but I wouldn't have any desire to hang out with a lot of Americans. My goal would be to spend as much time with some Señoritas that speak very little English! :ROFLMAO:
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    Medical Healthcare medical monthly premiums are going to get increased!

    Very true about not being sure if something major happens and having to move back home. My brother moved to Germany and he was very healthy and had a stroke. He ended up having to move back to the US because he had to be close to family. Everyone thinks they will stay healthy forever or nothing...
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    Yeah prices have been going up on real estate in BA. I have been watching it the past year and it continues to go up. Not skyrocketing but looks to go up about 1% to 1.5% a month. Lately many that I am looking at are selling and they were sitting on the market before. It is difficult to know...
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - From Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to Today

    The polls look good but I wonder if they are accurate? I saw some clashes yesterday on the news. But it looks like the opposition just hired soccer players? Strange to have young soccer players protesting pensions. :ROFLMAO:
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    Wow I like Milei's Picks for Deputies for LLA party!

    Are these females actually politicians? I keep seeing on X people referring to them as putas? I see people like this and I am not thinking they are legitimate politicians. What's the deal? If they want to get taken seriously as a party. Seems strange to see this. https://x.com/PalaveccinoLu
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - From Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to Today

    But are these females actual putas? I saw a bunch of posts yesterday on X saying all of them are putas. Were they actually putas? Or expression of speech. I saw that one girl that supports Milei and she definitely has puta vibes.
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - From Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to Today

    Why do all the females in LLA look so skanky?
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    Argentines Ditch Dining Out as Milei’s Policies Strengthen Peso

    Even when I came last year prices were already high. I couldn't believe the cost of steak in some places. Not just Don Julio either. Went to several and steaks were not cheap. Makes you wonder what kind of operating margins these restaurants want! I mean in several places the prices were...
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    My Porteña friend told me the same thing! She said they didn't even have a lightbulb in the place she looked. Wierd. How do people see it at night?? I wouldn't want to rent a place without seeing what it was like at night too. I thought she was lying when she said no lightbulb but she sent...
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    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    My American friend that is in BA now said she did a lot better just exchanging cash she brought down. I didn't think the prices were all that much using my credit card but I didn't factor in the cash discounts. She said many places are giving 10% to 15% cash discounts. I guess that adds up if...
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    Wow $1200 sounds crazy cheap. What does rent go for in a nice place? I heard furniture there was expensive. Did you spend a lot on the furniture and did it take a while? I met a girl that furnished a place and it took her forever! She was showing me stuff she bought and couldn't believe the...
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - From Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to Today

    I just noticed this photo. Did Milei get a PhD? Never saw anywhere that said Dr. Milei.
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    Is Skype closing down? I heard they are closing.

    I heard this is pretty decent too. https://keepcalling.com/
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    Is Skype closing down? I heard they are closing.

    Eveything Microsoft buys they seem to destroy or the product goes downhill fast. Here is a post on Reddit of alternatives.
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    Probably very true. All the people I talk to in BA tell me the taxes are out of this world so my guess is much of the price of that Big Mac is going to various taxes. How much I am not sure but it is not an efficient tax system and the reason why everyone dodges taxes. This 50/30/20 rule...
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    IMF Agreement: The Government Will Send a DNU to Congress to Obtain Support

    To me it seems like they have no choice but to take on more debt if they ever want to leave the cepo. But is anyone worried that things aren't getting done legally? Want happens if every President just wants to do what they want and not go through Congress? It might work out in this situation...
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    Argentine Leader Draws Fire After Cratering of Crypto Coin He Promoted - New York Times

    Interesting seeing all the research into the scam by Milei's team.
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