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    Argentine Leader Draws Fire After Cratering of Crypto Coin He Promoted - New York Times

    I think the same thing about most mainstream media these days. They are all corrupted. All of them have gone down hill. Most have some agenda....
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    Argentine Leader Draws Fire After Cratering of Crypto Coin He Promoted - New York Times

    Milei and his sister are corrupt as F. It is hilarious people trying to pretend he isn't a conman. This wasn't his first time doing it either. Instead of firing people and getting away from this he does not which tells you he clearly is guilty. Great blog post about this mess...
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    Have you ever seen an Expat go completely insane?

    Thousands of expats have moved here? Is that true? I see a few expats but I doubt it is thousands is it? No one is trapped here. People can always leave. I met several people that were leaving here soon. No one is forced to stay here. Plenty of places in Latin America that are cheaper than BA.
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    Real Estate Sales Another micro-neighborhood of Buenos Aires' Palermo - Palermo Freud

    I like this area I like near Parque Las Heras also and Palermo Chico. My favorite area of BA.
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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?

    But it is ridiculous the carry trade that the government is doing. The value of the peso is can't be worth the prices they are trading at. Prices are insane here in BA. Parking prices are crazy here! My Argentine friend was visiting me and drove up from Bariloche. He couldn't believe the rates...
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    Lower house backs ‘Ficha Limpia’ anti-corruption bill

    Milei keeps on winning. Sounds like this was crafted to keep Kirchner out of office again. It blocks people with confirmed convictions from running for public office. Looks like she is done. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lower-house-backs-ficha-limpia-anti-corruption-bill.phtml
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    Acindar (ArcelorMittal Group) layoff/work suspension for 200 employees next week

    That is what I don't get. If the dollar goes to 600 to $1 like Milei says it could go to who the hell is going to come to Argentina or buy it's exports??
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    A coffee for $3.50: Argentina is the most expensive country in Latin America

    I would have to agree with you @GlasgowJohn. It is good they got inflation down but is it really down if the peso is overvalued and it will go right back up when the peso gets devalued?? I know the government is trying to fix things but I am also wondering what the plan is? Prices keep going up...
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    Record optimism among Argentine CEOs for 2025: Over 90% expect economic growth

    I wonder about this too. Restaurants and stores don't seem to have any desire or plan to lower prices. I see a lot of stores empty. Restaurants are not nearly as busy either. I think prices are way too high. But if salaries keep going up then prices will just keep going up too I assume. Prices...
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    Record optimism among Argentine CEOs for 2025: Over 90% expect economic growth

    This is what I don't trust about Trump. It will be interesting if Trump pulls a Milei and does exactly what he said he was going to do before the elections. I'm not exactly a big fan of Milei because he is terrible for my wallet. He made everything expensive overnight for me and other expats...
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    Why Men Study Spanish

    You better be careful or your young Russian bride may seem old after moving down to BA. I learned it's a dangerous place to live or travel down in South America. Too many temptations. Much different than the good ole USA.
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    Restaurant Menus with Prices for Buenos Aires

    Damn that is expensive. That used to be like 25,000 pesos less than 2 years ago for that same dish. That is a helluva lot of inflation in a short amount of time!
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    Controlling a tablet in USA from Argentina?

    I have heard about some people living in Argentina for long periods of time without accessing from the USA and asked to verify their USA address. I'm not sure if using the VPN was the issue but sounds like some are cracking down on this. I haven't had any issues at all using VPN. I am using...
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    Anyone else started coming to this site because the other site's moderator(s) are very biased?

    This is strange behavior. I went back and read some of your posts @TonyTigre and all your posts are well written and respectful. Seems strange to antagonize members but it doesn't sound like this behavior is changing. Judging from posts this has been going on for years.
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    What is the best Steak to order in Argentine restaurant?

    Try getting Asado del Centro. That is the absolute best to me.
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    What place has the best medialunas in Buenos Aires?

    Easily the best bakery in BA. Although I am not happy if word gets out and it is even tougher to get my bread here.
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    Argentina has highest rice price in the world now - Thank you Milei!

    Not sure the last time you were here but over the last few months it has been extreme. I just left BA and in the US now visiting my kids and here in Florida it feels like prices are the same at the grocery store vs. BA. Many things are actually less expensive than BA. I haven't been here in a...
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    Newcomer The medical emergency services in BA are overwhelmed

    My neighbor reported the same long lines. I think she went to a public hospital. She came down with dengue. Seems like reported infections is really creeping up.
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