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    Economy What will happen to the dollar and inflation in Argentina this year, according to the largest bank in the US. - Infobae

    What will happen to the dollar and inflation in Argentina this year, according to the largest bank in the US. - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/02/19/que-pasara-con-el-dolar-y-la-inflacion-en-la-argentina-este-ano-segun-el-banco-mas-grande-de-eeuu/ February 19, 2024 A...
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    Newcomer Passing on some advice about tourist SIM cards/chips

    You're correct. The Claro pack only includes data, whereas Personal packs come with both data and calls. Both companies are reputable and offer good choices! To utilize some of that generous data allowance, you can also make calls using WhatsApp, as it's widely used by businesses in Argentina.
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    Newcomer Passing on some advice about tourist SIM cards/chips

    Claro is the sole provider offering the "Tourist prepago sim" package priced around 9000 pesos, payable upon activation. It's valid for 30 days and can be recharged thereafter. Movistar may register you, but often they refuse ("our system does not accept foreign IDs, only DNIs, etc."). I agree...
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    Economy The IMF worsened its projection for Argentina by estimating a recession of 2.8% this year: what it said about high inflation - Infobae

    The IMF worsened its projection for Argentina by estimating a recession of 2.8% this year: what it said about high inflation - Infobae Source...
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    Sports "I Choose to Believe", the film by "Argentina Campeón"

    As a lover of good soccer and a fan of Messi I was looking forward to this release! Thanks Cariba for sharing this information, now I have a good Saturday night plan!
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    Newcomer Casa Rosada tickets

    Hey, Visits are only on Saturdays. Tours in English only 12:30 pm. They are free but need reservations which open 15 days in advance.
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    Newcomer Aussie's In BA

    Flying to the falls for just one night would give you approximately 3 or 4 hours to explore the falls. Personally, I believe this may not justify the expense. Ideally, you would need a minimum of two nights to ensure you have a full day to enjoy the experience. Additionally, it's advisable to...
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    I lived off and on in Bangkok for a number of years. I left a little over four years ago. I would say that in general Argentina is much less expensive, but for those looking for a super cheap existence Bangkok does provide those as well. That existence arrives with a very spartan studio where...
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