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  1. CecilM

    Transport Strike to paralyze Argentina in repudiation of taxation reforms - 2024

    The streets are a mess, today, the subways and trains aren’t running, flights are grounded, and there’s no garbage collection. As if that weren’t enough, tomorrow there will be no buses either. It feels like a story that just keeps repeating itself. Today I was around the Obelisk area and saw...
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    Newcomer Costume for a Halloween party 🎃

    I often rent costumes for events or school celebrations at 'La Casa del Mago Nino,' a large party supply store that also rents costumes. They have a great selection, and their customer service is always friendly and helpful, I highly recommend it! https://lacasadelmagonino.com.ar/...
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    Newcomer A normal day for a young person in Argentina

    You’re absolutely right. A friend’s daughter went through a very similar situation. She always felt pressured, and despite giving her best every day, she didn’t receive the recognition she deserved. The fear of asking for a raise paralyzed her, which is something many young people face in...
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    At what cost? The most vulnerable people can’t wait... He said the cuts would be directed at the political elite ("la casta"), but we can clearly see that’s not what he’s delivered.
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    I completely agree with everything you've said. It’s evident that there's a significant lack of empathy towards the most vulnerable populations, and the inflexible approach taken by Milei is alarming. The severe cuts are disproportionately affecting the middle and lower classes, and many who...
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    Chori - Delicious Choripan Restaurant in Palermo Soho

    There’s no doubt about it: the best choripán in the world is Argentine. A team of Argentine chefs recently competed against over forty contestants from various countries and brought home the top prize. This accomplishment showcases Argentina’s rich culinary culture and its passion for this...
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    Newcomer Power cuts this summer

    According to my experience, I've had summers with power outages, but I have to say that they were never prolonged, just a few hours at most. My electricity provider is EDENOR, and I’m not sure if the claims about Edesur having more issues are true. I hope that, as mentioned, any outages will be...
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    In Argentina, about 36.4% of workers in dependent relationships are not registered with social security. This means that nearly 4 out of 10 employees in the country lack access to basic labor rights like retirement benefits, healthcare coverage, and protection against layoffs. In other words...
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    Newcomer An Argentinean influencer at a presentation by Mark Zuckerberg :)

    Mark Zuckerberg used the video of Argentine influencer Dana Buttigliero, known on Instagram as @saboresdelconurbano, as an example during a conference to present Meta's new AI features. In this new functionality, Reels will be able to be heard in your real voice but in another language. It...
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    Politics In New York, Milei will meet Elon Musk again, ring the bell on Wall Street and give her speech at the United Nations - Infobae

    Here is the complete speech by President Milei at the United Nations General Assembly. Thanks to AI, it is now available in English:
  11. CecilM

    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    You're right! These figures come from INDEC, and I don't think anything has been altered, especially since Milei appointed economist Marco Lavagna, son of the well-known economist Roberto Lavagna, to lead the agency. His appointment was specifically intended to avoid the manipulation of figures...
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    As you said, Milei seems more focused on his trips to attract investors than on addressing local issues. In fact, he’s taken quite a few trips since taking office. Some people still have faith in him, but they’re in the minority.
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    Anyone got any overstay "horror stories" ?

    It seems that lately, some Ecuadorians coming to Argentina have been deported because they entered as tourists but actually intended to stay and study without the proper visa. This has happened to several students, especially when what they declare at the border doesn’t match their real plan to...
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    Newcomer Another Strike at Aeroparque

    There will be another strike at the airport tomorrow. I hope Milei's measure goes into effect as he said, declaring it an essential service. From what I understand, the measure is already in place. This just seems never-ending...
  15. CecilM

    "Boom of Argentinians in Chile"

    It's all a vicious cycle, and this is no small issue. Milei should give it the attention it deserves. The clothing sector is one of the hardest hit; the situation is critical for them, with sales plummeting 72%. This impacts workers, who are losing their jobs because of it. Clothing has become...
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    Medical Can anybody recommend a good dentist in Palermo or nearby?

    SM Odontología is a great place. I see Hernán there, and I highly recommend it. The clinics are located in Recoleta. https://sm-odontologia.com/ https://maps.app.goo.gl/komU9zpyCjYUKJD28
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    And it’s getting worse, the unemployment rate keeps rising... and they say we have to hold on? How do you explain that to a parent with three kids who just lost their job? It’s easy to talk about and find an economic explanation, but we’re talking about real people who have to face the harsh...
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    For every retiree who supports Milei, there are 50 who don’t, all for a few pesos that really don’t make a difference. Meanwhile, some politicians have 15 advisors, which is obviously paid for by the Argentine people. It’s a shame.
  19. CecilM

    American-style breakfast restaurants in Buenos Aires?

    I go to Jay's pretty often, and honestly, the breakfasts are generous, true American style. Plus, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the people there are super friendly. I highly recommend it! https://maps.app.goo.gl/hntW8xrALwSiQnCh9
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    Milei rewards them, and the UCR punishes them. They were obviously suspended from the party, those who once supported pension reform but now backed the veto...
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