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    Newcomer Trip to Mar Del Plata

    It’s true; many locals say that the Argentine coast has become so expensive that they prefer to make the extra effort to visit the beaches in Brazil instead. They do mention that flights from here can be costly, but once there, accommodations and other expenses are often cheaper than in places...
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    Newcomer Black Friday in Argentina

    Starting today, Cyber Monday kicks off, and Mercado Libre is promising a lot of discounts. It's a great opportunity to find deals on a wide range of products. Here you can see the stores that are participating. https://www.cybermonday.com.ar/
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    Newcomer Best Place for Child's Ear Piercing

    I took my daughter to a piercing/tattoo shop. It seemed fine at first, but then the earring became embedded/infected, and we had to go back a few days later to have it removed because she couldn't take it out herself. We let it heal and tried again a few months later, although I believe it was...
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    Medical Dermatologist in Buenos Aires

    I'm searching for a dermatologist for my 13-year-old daughter. Ideally, someone located in Palermo or Recoleta would be great, but I'm willing to travel a bit if necessary. Thanks in advance!
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    Newcomer First day of the Olympics in Paris: Argentines say "This is a disaster"

    Argentina faced a tough match against France, losing 1-0 in a closely contested game, which knocked them out of the Olympic Games :cry: https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2024/08/02/la-sub-23-de-mascherano-buscara-ante-el-local-francia-un-lugar-en-las-semifinales-en-vivo-hora-tv-y-formaciones/
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    Argentina Rentista Visa for 2024? What is the minimum income now for retirement visa for Argentina?

    Hello @MikeRoss, the process of obtaining the full history of entries and exits from migration is called "certification of migratory movements." You can obtain this online or in person at the migration office, but you must meet certain requirements. Here’s the information and the link to do it...
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    Venezuela Election - Will Maduro finally be pushed out of power in Venezuela?

    It seems Nicolás Maduro really managed to annoy Elon Musk. This action by Musk shows his rejection of authoritarianism and his willingness to use his power to make a statement. What do you think? What else will happen with this drama on social media? The news keeps coming about the widespread...
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    Newcomer "Yerba Mate" Argentina

    Yerba CBSe with guaraná is the best for me! I love it with hot water. I haven’t tried it in tereré, but it has a very fresh taste.
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    Economy Did you know that Paraguay and Uruguay only accept dollar bills with the blue stripe?

    Goodbye to “small face” dollars: For four months, the Central Bank will accept old bills from banks to send them for destruction in the U.S. This move aims to facilitate the legalization of cash, with the deadline for exchanging bills set for December 31 of this year. Bills can be exchanged at...
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    Newcomer First day of the Olympics in Paris: Argentines say "This is a disaster"

    The Argentine hockey team also defeated New Zealand today, advancing to the quarterfinals. https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2024/07/30/los-leones-vencieron-a-nueva-zelanda-en-un-partido-dramatico-y-suenan-en-los-juegos-olimpicos-la-increible-atajada-que-salvo-a-argentina-en-el-final/
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    The free market dollar has dropped to ARS 1,380 for sale, its lowest price in a month. https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/07/30/los-3-factores-que-empujan-a-la-baja-del-dolar-libre-y-las-cotizaciones-financieras/
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    Newcomer More Provinces Charge Foreigners for Public Hospital Care

    According to the article, in March medical consultations were charged at ARS 5,000, which gives us a reference point. It seems like a fair and affordable amount. Although I imagine there has been an increase due to inflation, I don’t think it should be anything excessive...
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