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    Finding the plane used for Argentina’s dictatorship-era “death flights” | 60 Minutes

    Finding the plane used for Argentina’s dictatorship-era “death flights” | 60 Minutes
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    Argentines losing patience with Austerity measures

    More austerity measures coming. Going to be interesting what happens before the elections. Trump seems like he is going to do the same as Milei and don't think it will turn out good for the USA. USA is probably going to go into recession this year if tariffs go through.
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    Argentina and the IMF: Can This Marriage Be Saved?

    Milei keeps saying the IMF funds are coming soon. Been saying that for a year now. When will it come? What is the delay??? https://www.voanews.com/a/in-address-to-congress-argentine-president-milei-promises-imf-deal-and-lauds-economic-wins-/7994399.html
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    So much for Milei promoting free markets - Milei vows ‘monopoly’ probe as Telefónica sells to Clarín

    So much for Milei promoting free markets and no red tape. Seems like a fair deal but Milei has insider ties to the other companies competing. Every day he is coming across as more and more of a fraud...
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    Crazy prices of lavandería! Is it just me?

    I noticed the same thing! I went to a place to get my bed sheets washed and the first place wanted 10k pesos. I finally found a place that would do it for 7k but that was the lowest. The other 2 I tried were 9k and 8k. 7k was the lowest I could find. $6 dollars to wash a pair of sheets!
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    I just took a load of washing to Lavanderia

    Places are ripping off now. I went to a place to wash my sheets. Just the flat sheet and the bedspread and they wanted 10,000 pesos! I went around to a few places and the cheapest I could get was 7,000 pesos. Services have gone up. I just handwash my clothes in the sink but it's hard on the big...
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    Argentine Leader Draws Fire After Cratering of Crypto Coin He Promoted - New York Times

    I saw this Youtube video. It sounds like Milei is just investigating himself so I doubt that it will go too far. Most of these investigative Youtube explanations show how bad this looks. I did not know that Milei did this before so this is not his first time with crypto scams. CoinX he did the...
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    Automotive How to get your driver's license in CABA...

    This is shocking! The fact that the police was not even scared of an electronic trace is something I have not heard before. Most would only want cash. I would never want to own a car in BA. My friend owns a car but never takes it anywhere because parking is very expensive now anywhere you go.
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    Milei fires Cavallo’s diplomat daughter after peso criticism

    Milei looks like he is scared sh*tless now. No way they can end the cepo now. Too much fear of things blowing up. They will keep terminating anyone that doesn't tow the party line. He is trying to make people fear for their jobs and not speak out against what they are doing. Milei always said...
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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?

    I think a lot of expats have left or are leaving soon. I sat next to some American girls at a coffee shop in Soho last weekend and they said they were leaving soon. They moved here a little over a year ago and were commenting how crazy everything was now. Everything from laundromats, food...
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    Argentina marks record trade surplus at nearly $19 bln in Milei's first year as president

    Great. I also read about this in the BA Times. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/argentina-recorded-record-trade-surplus-in-2024.phtml
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    Helados Italia - Best ice cream bars in Buenos Aires

    That is nuts how expensive these ice cream bars are! I guess they're lucky they can freeze them. Prices need to come down. The last few times I have walked by this place it is not as busy as usual. There has to be a breaking point on these but so far it looks like prices still moving up. Thanks...
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    I just took a load of washing to Lavanderia

    So we know you have good looks or you have deep pockets. Or you have a good sense of humor. :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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    I just took a load of washing to Lavanderia

    You beat me. I was 21 years older. Alas she divorced me.
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    Milei celebrates as Argentina pays US$4.3 billion to bondholders

    Damn that is great news. This business isn't messing around. I just hope the economy turns around. But it is looking good!
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    Now the Subte can be paid with Cards and Phones

    Yeah it will all co-exist. Just discounts for Sube card. This will make it very easy for tourists. I never understood why they didn't do this sooner. They will have to improve with technology across all businesses and industries. The local companies are going to get killed if they don't innovate!
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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?

    I like Milei and what he is doing but the inflation in dollars is concerning. The Kirchners lied with their inflation numbers and so is this government too. Inflation is through the roof. I agree that this mess was caused by others but saying inflation is only 2% a month I don't think is...
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    Tourism will generate 1.5 million jobs in Argentina in 2024

    With high prices I'm surprised tourism isn't down more than it is. I talked to a restaurant owner in Palermo and he said sales are down 50% from last year.
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    Argentina and the IMF: Can This Marriage Be Saved?

    This is my guess too. People have until the end of the year to still bring in and declare funds. I have some friends that didn't. I asked them why they wouldn't do it before! They would have paid 0% on the first $100k and they said they didn't trust Milei but now they are seeing the recovery...
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    Any "Black Friday" sales here in Argentina? I saw they already had Cyber Monday

    I know Argentina doesn't have any Thanksgiving here but do they have any Black Friday sales like the USA? Anyone know if there are any scores? Also, now that import taxes are going away how quickly do you think prices will be marked down?
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