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    Newcomer Slow Internet

    I'm using Personal Flow in Belgrano right now, 100Mbps contracted last year, now 280Mbps down, 30 up with an iPhone 12. Latency 16ms, all measured with Speedtest / Ookla like John recommends.
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    Legal My Divorce From Argentina

    My Colombian boyfriend (with Argentine DNI) was quaking in his boots when he applied for the U.S. tourist visa. Young, old, rich, poor, they're are always treated like drug mules no matter which country they're trying to go to. Hell, even I got thrown in a room to wait for a full body scan...
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    For Sale Children's Toys

    For my kids I mostly shopped at a shop close to the corner of Rio de janeiro and Rivadavia..called Fort Da http://www.fortda-jugueteria.com.ar/ It's a charming place with lots of wooden toys, musical instruments and crafts. I've bought a noah's ark replete with animals, a zoo, wooden dinosaurs...
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    Legal Common Law Marraige

    Means the parties can claim part of the assets acquired by the other over that period (bienes gananciales). AFAIK. They must prove they lived together.
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    Visas Iguazu

    I just got back on Monday evening. If you have the budget take the plane! Our bus going there got stuck in traffic because of the storm last friday and it was raining the whole night so the driver was taking it slow...it took 21 hours in total....and for some reason we were an hour late on the...
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    Newcomer Baby Jabs

    http://www.stamboulian.com.ar/vacunacion.aspx?idContenido=108 "Dr. Stamboulian" is is supposed to have the best quality vaccines. It is the only place my pediatrician recommends. They have a few locations. You can call ahead to find out the price for MMR.
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    Apartment Rental Can I negotiate down a short term apartment rental? Especially with the "blue" $$s

    The considered opinion here is that a clause in rental contracts that provides rent must be paid in foreign currency is voidable and unenforceable. So, for example, if you are in possession and occupying an apt pursuant to a lease that provides for payment in US $, you can refuse to pay and...
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    Economy Inflation in Argentina.

    Last night I went to Franks Bar and cocktails has gone up.....or I had one too many last time and forgot how expensive it was!! Last time I was there, maybe 3 months ago cocktails were 40/45 (I'm certain)....last night they were all 60 pesos. Incredibly expensive. I can't see places like that...
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    Legal accountant required

    ,thanks for the advice.I have DNI and permanent residence but sometimes that makes things a little bit more confusing...hehe...niether one thing or the other. Do you know how much cash one can take out of the country in person?Things are not clear and I don't like the idea of going to the stasi...
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    Legal accountant required

    thanks for the reply.Maybe could have a chat with her and see if she can be of assistance.You could pm me with an email?.suerte ps.I did meet an "accountant" in BA but doesn't fill me with confidence! thanks for the info,I mailed yer missus.waiting for a reply.cheers
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    Legal accountant required

    sale of property
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    Legal accountant required

    Anyone know of a good,reasonable priced,english speaker who can run over a few things.Nothing complicated,haha,just a visit to afip required.Preferably in down town as I am not in BA at the mo.cheers.
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