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  1. J

    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.
  9. J

    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.
  12. J

    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!
  14. J

    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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