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    Javier Milei Launches Bitcoin Revolution in Argentina

    Some are saying this is the beginning of the end for him. Guess this is one of those things he should just focus on the economy and take a break from X.
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    My life dream is to live in Palermo Hollywood

    What is not to love here? You are right Palermo Hollywood is awesome! I would love to live in that neighborhood but it is more expensive. You an go out a bit further to Villa Crespo and it is cheaper. The women here are so gorgeous! I have been dating a local for a few months but it is very...
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    Politics Thread: President Javier Milei - From Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) to Today

    I have read many of your past posts earlier this year Larry. I didn't agree with you before when you kept talking about expensive prices but I agree with you now. None of my friends are getting raises high enough to match inflation in the past year. Cristina played around with inflation numbers...
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    Argentina has 24 Mining Projects Underway!

    The amount of mining projects underway is very impressive! 24 of them. They are distributed in San Juan, Santa Cruz, Jujuy, Salta and Catamarca, according to the National Mining Secretariat Furthermore, Mendoza, Chubut and Río Negro stand out for having projects with great development...
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    Continued Salary Increases Projected for 2025

    Great news although I wonder how this will affect pricing on consumers? Read about many companies already struggling and having to lay off employees because they can't afford them now. And things are still slower so I wonder if this will keep pushing prices up?
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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?

    The prices are getting insane. Went from super cheap last year to super expensive in a year. This small flat white coffee in Palermo now costs $4.50 USD even more expensive than in Sydney.
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    Newcomer First day of the Olympics in Paris: Argentines say "This is a disaster"

    This Olympics is a joke. I just saw a man beating up a woman. They need to end all this Wokeness.
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    Newcomer "Yerba Mate" Argentina

    My go-to mate is Playadito which is the best I think. I just went to Coto today to buy some after I saw it go viral. I wanted to support this American girl's brand. There aren't too much. You can see it's next to the Playadito which they have a ton out but only 2 bag rows. I saw 2 Porteños...
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    Argentina sees sharpest drop in beef consumption for 30 years!

    I am making up for locals not eating as much beef. With the sudden rise of the blue dollar steaks 4X a week. Got this $7 USD steak at Coto. This in many countries would be a $50 steak.
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    Wolf of Wall Street is Bullish on Argentina

    Not sure I'd take investing advice from a convicted felon but I'm also bullish on Argentina. https://mldiario.com/el-lobo-de-wall-street-quedo-absolutamente-impresionado-en-su-ultima-visita-a-argentina-y-elogio-al-pais/?twclid=2-2e2nzmv4g2ewwb85ymavjmj12
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    Love Advice - Fell in love with an escort in Buenos Aires - Is it real love?

    Brutal bro. It's ok to have fun but never get serious meeting girls like this. I have made that mistake a time or two.
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    ATM - highest withdraw limit

    At least the casa de cambios have the new 10k bill.
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    Food & Drink DashiMaki - Delicious oriental food

    I heard a lot of good restaurants are in Flores. It looks like a hike off the beaten path but I may have to try it. Yesterday someone recommended a Korean place there that had great reviews of a 4.7 and I see this place also is 4.7 rated which is great.
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    Homicide, robbery and petty theft on the rise in Greater Buenos Aires

    People always say Buenos Aires is the "Paris" of South America. Yikes I hope it doesn't turn into the real Paris. This is Paris today.
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    Milei - Time magazine

    It's the same all over the world. Amazing the recognition of him. The best is how he shows a photo of Alberto Fernandez and no one has a clue.
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    Food & Drink Chinese food - chow mein in Buenos Aires

    Love Tori Tori. I tried those Korean BBQ all you can eat place. KBBQ and the quality wasn't good. Bi Won wasn't bad at all. I will try that place in Flores. Someone else mentioned it to me for great Korean. 4.7 Google Rating with 4,700+ reviews is legit! Thanks.
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    What place has the best medialunas in Buenos Aires?

    Levando has the best bread. La Mantequeria has the best medialunas hands down. I can eat a whole box of those myself.
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    My Two Weeks in Buenos Aires - Summary and thoughts

    Royal Mansion is legit but $$$. I like Tori Tori. Good eats there. I tried these Korean BBQ places in Soho KBBQ but the quality wasn't that good.
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    Milei - Time magazine

    Tough times for Argentines. But, look at that inflation rate dropping & approval rating. Viva la libertad, carajo!
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    Argentina Unveiled Mandatory Registry For Bitcoin And Crypto Platforms

    Yes, I am very surprised crypto is not more utilized here. I thought it would get faster adoption here in Argentina under Milei but doesn't seem like it. https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessreview/2024/06/03/will-mileis-policies-help-or-hinder-argentinas-crypto-ecosystem/
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