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  1. CecilM

    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    Meanwhile, the dollar keeps dropping... https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/11/20/los-dolares-financieros-caen-por-sexta-rueda-consecutiva-y-la-brecha-cambiaria-es-la-mas-baja-desde-2019/
  2. CecilM

    Economy Why Argentina has the most expensive clothing in the region and which items are the most expensive to buy - Infobae

    Milei should do something about this; clothing here is very expensive. A branded T-shirt costs seven times more than one sold in the informal market and 35% more than abroad...
  3. CecilM

    Politics Having single-digit inflation is a good start

    The foods that increased the most in October: powdered flan (465%), followed by onions (354%), salt (342.6%), squash (332.9%), and lemons (332.9%). I wonder why flan went up so much? Strange...
  4. CecilM

    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    Since Milei is the “chainsaw guy,” why doesn’t he use it on ambassador salaries, which are insanely high? It’s outrageous to know that Argentine ambassadors make over $20,000 USD in a country trying to emerge from an economic crisis, with local salaries barely reaching 900,000 pesos.
  5. CecilM

    Medical Advice for My Spine Surgery and Hospital Stay at Hospital Italiano

    Hospital Italiano is excellent, from the facilities to every professional working there. I was admitted for a minor surgery, and honestly, I had a great experience. You won’t have any issues. Best of luck with your surgery!
  6. CecilM

    Newcomer English-speaking therapist in CABA

    Alejandro is excellent, and you don’t need to worry about the language. I hope this helps! He really helped me a lot. https://therapyba.com/
  7. CecilM

    Economy What will the cost of living increases be for August 2024 (Utilities, transportation, rent, etc) ?

    Argentina is no longer a profitable country. The dollar has dropped again, and although they insist that food prices have decreased, it’s not noticeable in people’s day-to-day lives. This is one of the countries with the highest cost of living in Latin America...
  8. CecilM

    Transport Strike to paralyze Argentina in repudiation of taxation reforms - 2024

    The streets are a mess, today, the subways and trains aren’t running, flights are grounded, and there’s no garbage collection. As if that weren’t enough, tomorrow there will be no buses either. It feels like a story that just keeps repeating itself. Today I was around the Obelisk area and saw...
  9. CecilM

    Newcomer Costume for a Halloween party 🎃

    I often rent costumes for events or school celebrations at 'La Casa del Mago Nino,' a large party supply store that also rents costumes. They have a great selection, and their customer service is always friendly and helpful, I highly recommend it! https://lacasadelmagonino.com.ar/...
  10. CecilM

    Newcomer A normal day for a young person in Argentina

    You’re absolutely right. A friend’s daughter went through a very similar situation. She always felt pressured, and despite giving her best every day, she didn’t receive the recognition she deserved. The fear of asking for a raise paralyzed her, which is something many young people face in...
  11. CecilM

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    At what cost? The most vulnerable people can’t wait... He said the cuts would be directed at the political elite ("la casta"), but we can clearly see that’s not what he’s delivered.
  12. CecilM

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    I completely agree with everything you've said. It’s evident that there's a significant lack of empathy towards the most vulnerable populations, and the inflexible approach taken by Milei is alarming. The severe cuts are disproportionately affecting the middle and lower classes, and many who...
  13. CecilM

    Chori - Delicious Choripan Restaurant in Palermo Soho

    There’s no doubt about it: the best choripán in the world is Argentine. A team of Argentine chefs recently competed against over forty contestants from various countries and brought home the top prize. This accomplishment showcases Argentina’s rich culinary culture and its passion for this...
  14. CecilM

    Newcomer Power cuts this summer

    According to my experience, I've had summers with power outages, but I have to say that they were never prolonged, just a few hours at most. My electricity provider is EDENOR, and I’m not sure if the claims about Edesur having more issues are true. I hope that, as mentioned, any outages will be...
  15. CecilM

    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    In Argentina, about 36.4% of workers in dependent relationships are not registered with social security. This means that nearly 4 out of 10 employees in the country lack access to basic labor rights like retirement benefits, healthcare coverage, and protection against layoffs. In other words...
  16. CecilM

    Newcomer An Argentinean influencer at a presentation by Mark Zuckerberg :)

    Mark Zuckerberg used the video of Argentine influencer Dana Buttigliero, known on Instagram as @saboresdelconurbano, as an example during a conference to present Meta's new AI features. In this new functionality, Reels will be able to be heard in your real voice but in another language. It...
  17. CecilM

    Politics In New York, Milei will meet Elon Musk again, ring the bell on Wall Street and give her speech at the United Nations - Infobae

    Here is the complete speech by President Milei at the United Nations General Assembly. Thanks to AI, it is now available in English:
  18. CecilM

    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    You're right! These figures come from INDEC, and I don't think anything has been altered, especially since Milei appointed economist Marco Lavagna, son of the well-known economist Roberto Lavagna, to lead the agency. His appointment was specifically intended to avoid the manipulation of figures...
  19. CecilM

    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    As you said, Milei seems more focused on his trips to attract investors than on addressing local issues. In fact, he’s taken quite a few trips since taking office. Some people still have faith in him, but they’re in the minority.
  20. CecilM

    Anyone got any overstay "horror stories" ?

    It seems that lately, some Ecuadorians coming to Argentina have been deported because they entered as tourists but actually intended to stay and study without the proper visa. This has happened to several students, especially when what they declare at the border doesn’t match their real plan to...
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