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

    The reality is that many Argentines feel that, in times of crisis, foreigners come in and disproportionately benefit. With a strong currency like the dollar (not so much at this moment), they can easily access luxury goods, whether it’s high-end technology, meals at expensive restaurants...
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    Newcomer Quality coffee in BA

    La Peruana in San Telmo has really good coffee. The last time I bought some, it was at a pretty reasonable price. https://maps.app.goo.gl/dByw1amhPA9dWTDo6
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    Medical Looking for Cancer Treatment Options in Buenos Aires

    The mission of the Fleming Institute is "To be the leading oncology institution in Argentina and a reference in Latin America for research, education, prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive cancer treatment." You can check their website, which even has a virtual assistant if you have any...
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    Newcomer Where to see popular murals in Buenos Aires?

    I was in BA in November and I've seen and photographed many beautiful murals in Palermo Soho. I'll leave you a website where you can see the exact addresses. I know there are new ones there now, and I saw an impressive one of Messi that they recently finished on Av. 9 de Julio. When I visited...
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    Economy Binance joined the Matba Rofex BTC Index - Infobae

    Binance joined the Matba Rofex BTC Index - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/networking/2024/01/23/binance-se-incorporo-al-indice-btc-matba-rofex/ January 25, 2024 “By having direct quotes from your order book every minute, we are enhancing the robustness of the BTC index...
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    Newcomer Financial guidance, please!

    What Josh27 mentioned above is absolutely accurate. I'd like to add that you should consider getting the Western Union mobile application, allowing you to use Western Union like an ATM to bypass withdrawal limits and fees. It's a strategy I personally employ. However, be mindful that if you're...
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    Trip Reports Argentina Trip Report

    Spent three weeks in Argentina in November, dividing our time among Buenos Aires, Peninsula Valdes, Iguazu, and Mendoza, and concluding with four more days in Buenos Aires. Our overall itinerary worked out splendidly, allowing us to visit all the sights we had planned, skipping the south to...
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