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  1. drewst

    Medical Can anybody recommend a good dentist in Palermo or nearby?

    Just to clarify, Roberto Torruella is her father, who was also a dentist. Her name is Marcela.
  2. drewst

    Medical Can anybody recommend a good dentist in Palermo or nearby?

    Hi! On a friend's recommendation, I went to Dr. Torruella, and I can guarantee you won’t regret it, she's excellent! Her office is on Corrientes Street, a few blocks from the Obelisco. (Tel: 011 4382-8700) https://maps.app.goo.gl/d1aCF7v13nmQiHxu8
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    Politics Are the K really that ignorant?

    He told the K that they can skip solving for x because they struggle to add, haha. He always has an answer for everything, clearly called them dumb!
  4. drewst

    "Boom of Argentinians in Chile"

    Milei has the big task of liberalizing the import of basic consumer goods. It’s becoming increasingly common for Argentinians to travel to Chile or Paraguay to buy clothes and shoes. The difference is truly vast.🫨...
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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    Wow, I don’t understand why the whole process isn’t done here and then exported. I imagine there must be some logical explanation... or maybe not, LOL! It sounds pretty inefficient, but I guess it has something to do with some kind of trade deal.
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    Politics Riots in Congress During the Debate on the Bases Law: They Are Not Protesters, They Are Savages

    Luckily, there aren't any people from the conurbano on this forum, right? Haha, that was a bit of a racist comment. The areas you mentioned are even more expensive than CABA. The northern zone is where the high society lives, celebrities and millionaires. Without saying it, you were referring to...
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    Politics On this day, 8 years ago...

    I had to look up that information LOL, I was also curious and frankly outraged. They were only called to testify as witnesses in the case; they were not charged 😒 The two nuns said that López and his wife, María Amalia Díaz , - also accused in the case - went two or three times a year to the...
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    Politics Is this real? A congresswoman who doesn't even have a high school diploma?

    He's right, she is Argentina's failure. A congresswoman who admits she doesn't like to study because she doesn't enjoy reading? How is she a congresswoman? This is shameful.
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    Politics The Secretary of Religion under Milei wants to repeal abortion laws

    I just hope that doesn't succeed. It's been a great achievement for women and their right to choose. He'll only have a lot of people against him if he does. https://buenosairesherald.com/politics/milei-gives-musical-show-rails-against-abortion-during-his-books-presentation
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    Politics Why doesn't the musical group "La Renga" want Javier Milei to interpret their song?

    The never-ending battle between Javier Milei and La Renga over a song. It seems that "Chizo," the lead singer of the musical group "La Renga," is a Kirchnerist. 😕 https://www.latercera.com/culto/2024/05/23/soy-el-rey-y-te-destrozare-la-guerra-sin-fin-entre-javier-milei-y-la-renga-por-una-cancion/#
  11. drewst

    Politics Spain demands apologies from Milei... I'd say they better not hold their breath

    The president will not apologize because he has nothing to apologize for, He just spoke the truth. https://buenosairesherald.com/world/international-relations/argentina-tells-spain-to-expect-no-apology-as-diplomatic-row-intensifies
  12. drewst

    "Boom of Argentinians in Chile"

    Oh, yes! I've seen it in the news. It seems the same is happening in Paraguay, with many Argentinians crossing over to Ciudad del Este to buy electronics.
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    Newcomer The 3 decisions that happy people prioritize in their lives, according to Harvard expert

    -Happiness in the small moments -Holding space for joy and sadness -Finding happiness from within -Money may not buy happiness By understanding these ideas you can be happy, today happiness is no longer a goal, but a state to be sought in every process of life...
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    Newcomer Mosquito invasion in BA

    The northwest is the most affected area; Catamarca, Formosa and Chaco are the provinces with more cases. https://chequeado.com/el-explicador/radiografia-de-la-epidemia-historica-de-dengue-en-la-argentina/ Catamarca, Formosa and Chaco are the provinces with the most cases per capita. But when...
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    Newcomer Mosquito invasion in BA

    Has anyone been able to get repellent in any supermarket or pharmacy? I have visited several and have had no luck, how are we supposed to fight the mosquito? I have read that now imported repellents will arrive, we will see how expensive they will be...
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    Newcomer Why is Argentina experiencing a rise in costs?

    Argentina is currently experiencing a severe economic crisis, marked by exceptionally high inflation rates. Among the various sectors affected, food stands out as a critical one, given its consistent demand and vulnerability to unstable economic conditions. For farmers, access to land is...
  17. drewst

    Newcomer Basic salary and cost of living in BA

    This wage does not exist in Argentina :(
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    Newcomer Tipping in BA

    It really depends on who you ask, but for most folks, tipping around 10% is the standard for good service. If it was exceptional, like if the server handled a large table exceptionally well or went above and beyond for a birthday party, you could consider tipping between 15 and 20%. Anything...
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    Newcomer Pros and cons of getting married/having kids in Argentina vs USA?

    I'm soon obtaining my therapist license in the U.S. and plan to work remotely, aiming to establish a private practice. Consequently, I'll eventually need to cover self-employment taxes, unfortunately.
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    Newcomer Pros and cons of getting married/having kids in Argentina vs USA?

    I value your candidness! I might have wasted some time, but I believe I can make a decent recovery. Soon, I expect to earn a six-figure income (in dollars) while living frugally with pesos. Your reminder about the biological clock is appreciated. Both of us had almost given up on the idea of...
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