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    Economy Goodbye to the Pais tax (impuesto pais)?

    Also, from what I've heard from my friends and locals, people think this will lower costs when spending in dollars. Here, many buy courses, games, or streaming platforms in dollars. But don't get too excited because for purchases made in dollars with credit or debit cards, the PAIS tax will...
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    Politics Did Milei make a mistake in choosing his Vice President?

    It's clear there's a rift between them, but why did Milei choose her? Now their relationship is minimal, they hardly even speak, which is terrible for effective governance. Is the problem Karina Milei, the President's sister? Villarruel says they’re friends and will overcome any issues, but I...
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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    Finally, they found the other brother, also a pedophile, after a 7-day search operation. https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/policiales/2024/08/30/sucio-y-desorientado-la-pista-que-derivo-en-la-detencion-del-hermano-del-diputado-acusado-de-pedofilia/
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    Newcomer Happiness: Only one-third of Argentinians feel satisfied with their lives

    The previous study on happiness found that 73% of participants were satisfied with their lives, showing an increase from August 2020 to January 2023. In August 2020, only 43% felt happy, but by January 2023, this number had risen to 74%. It's so sad to see such a significant decline in 2024...
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    Venezuela Election - Will Maduro finally be pushed out of power in Venezuela?

    This election is becoming increasingly fraudulent. It has now been confirmed that, with help from China, employees of the Chavista National Electoral Council (CNE) are printing fake electoral certificates. This serious allegation was made by Francisco “Pacho” Santos, the former vice president of...
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    Food & Drink Has La Biela Lost Its Shine? Exorbitant Prices for a Plain Water Cracker Sandwich

    Something similar happened with this plate of "ñoquis" offered at the renowned restaurant Masey Familia. The dish might be very gourmet and look delicious, but $20.000 ars?? I think they went a bit overboard with the price, don’t you think? It went viral on X for being so expensive and only...
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    Food & Drink Has La Biela Lost Its Shine? Exorbitant Prices for a Plain Water Cracker Sandwich

    I hate to disappoint you, but it's been on the menu for two years, and there was even an article about it in the newspaper. Though I agree with you, I would never order that in a prestigious place like La Biela...
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    Economy The Blue Dollar Guru Declared the Death of the Dollar - What to Invest in Now?

    Argentina is trending in cryptocurrency savings, as residents look for ways to protect themselves and combat inflation. https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/why-argentina-holds-cryptocurrency-record.phtml
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    Newcomer The cleverness of Argentinians knows no limits or boundaries 😂

    This guy tricked a Mexican out of $100 haha... Mexicans: if a Yank says 10 words in Spanish, I'll pay him. The Argentinian pretending to be a Yank: "I can do it, bro" :ROFLMAO:
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    Changes in the Sube - Now you can load up to $40,000 on your card

    It's a shame that not all iPhone models come with NFC technology. It would be much more convenient to handle everything through the app without having to go to a station, kiosco, or any other Sube point to load or activate your balance.
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    Argentina Court Orders Milei to distribute held up food to the poor

    I can’t believe they still haven’t distributed the food to the soup kitchens when we know there are people who really need it. Now the courts have told the Ministry of Human Capital to report within the next 48 hours on how they’ll make sure the food gets to the kitchens. With the delays, the...
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    Donald Trump Assasination Attempt today - July 13, 2024

    As expected, Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the United States Secret Service, resigned after failing to prevent the attack on Trump...
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