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    Newcomer Tips for International Students to Integrate into Local Life in Buenos Aires

    In Buenos Aires, there are really fun and friendly language exchange events almost every night of the week 🙂 Just search for "Mundo Lingo" on Google to find the specific times and locations.
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    Newcomer Argentina: Top Choice for Digital Nomads

    Even though digital nomads earn less than in their home countries, they have much greater purchasing power and can save more in Buenos Aires. Even with a 30% lower income, they can save more than those working locally in their home countries. This is thanks to Buenos Aires' low cost of living...
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    Venezuela Election - Will Maduro finally be pushed out of power in Venezuela?

    That kind of thing only happens in Maduro's dictatorship: $90,000 USD disappeared from the Argentine embassy's account in Venezuela: they claim it was due to a hack. 😕...
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    For Sale Up to 70% Off on Appliances at Carrefour Supermarket!

    I think it's a smart strategy to boost appliance sales, which had plummeted during the first half of the year. Many stores are offering great discounts to recover from this slump, so it's a good time to replace that old or broken appliance. :)...
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    AFIP Tax Amnesty

    It's now regularized. You can declare assets up to USD 200,000 without any cost. This article has all the fine print details to avoid making mistakes...
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    Newcomer Public Hospital or Private Hospital?

    It's not about the professionals themselves, many doctors work in both public and private hospitals. The real issue is the supplies and resources that private healthcare has, which are often lacking in the public system. The facilities in public hospitals are often neglected and in poor...
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    Changes in the Sube - Now you can load up to $40,000 on your card

    Here are the steps to load balance onto your SUBE card using Mercado Pago: Open the Mercado Pago app. Within the functions, select the option "Load transport." Choose the option "Load a card." Enter your SUBE card details. Once this is done, select the registered card and indicate the amount...
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    Rapid collapse of birth rates in Argentina and South America

    Yes, it's true! Birth rates are decreasing as many women are consciously choosing not to have children for personal and socioeconomic reasons. Society is starting to accept these decisions more, although this trend, which is spreading throughout the Western world, still faces prejudices from...
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    Venezuela Election - Will Maduro finally be pushed out of power in Venezuela?

    Anonymous threatens to reveal information on human rights violations and even videos of child abuse by Nicolás Maduro and Diosdado Cabello. I just hope the dictatorship in Venezuela ends and the will of the people is respected. If this helps achieve that, then it's welcome. Anonymous should...
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    Argentina ranked as the #1 most miserable country in the world.

    It's not surprising. While foreign investments are on the rise, unemployment is also high. So far this year, 92,000 jobs have been lost. I understand that some of these are in the public sector, and I agree with letting go of people who don't work, the so-called "ñoquis" here. However, a large...
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    Food & Drink August 2nd is International Beer Day: What is the most popular beer in Argentina?

    As a 25-year-old who enjoys trying different beers, I have to say that Patagonia is also my favorite Argentine beer. It has a really smooth and rich flavor that stands out. I’ve tried several varieties from their lineup, and each one has its own unique twist that makes it interesting. It’s...
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    Newcomer Argentina in Fortnite 🎮

    Fortnite is incorporating Argentine elements into its world to showcase the country to players. What a great project! It's truly a very good and clever way for the country to get known. From what I read, the game will highlight the beauty and cultural diversity of the country. I applaud this...
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