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  1. tyler33

    Newcomer Plain yogurt and cheddar cheese

    Hi everyone! Where can we find plain yogurt with no added sugar or sweeteners, and cheddar cheese (or a similar cheese) in or near Palermo?
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    Politics Milei will present his book at Luna Park tomorrow....There will be surprises

    This post represents the dichotomy between two realities: The libertarians and The kircheneristas/peronistas. Intellectual of Melei: I worked 12 hours and came to luna park, he who has no money is because he does not work. Intellectual of CFK: if milei does not give us plans unfortunately we...
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    The “blue” dollar reached $1,300 for sale, in its fifth consecutive day on the rise. Analysts believe that monetary circulation and the liquidation of exports will define the trend for the banknote...
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    Newcomer Will we have snow in Buenos Aires?

    I've read on several sites that it might snow in Buenos Aires next week, like on July 9, 2007. Remember? https://tn.com.ar/sociedad/2024/05/20/cuantos-grados-tiene-que-hacer-para-que-nieve-en-buenos-aires/
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    Newcomer “A shot for the side of justice”: Milei celebrated the ruling that overturned Chocobar's conviction

    Justice is finally being done in the Milei era. https://buenosairesherald.com/society/court-annuls-ex-cops-conviction-for-shooting-teen-who-stabbed-tourist-in-la-boca
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    Transport Strike to paralyze Argentina in repudiation of taxation reforms - 2024

    Lately, the strike have become a habit; this time, it's due to income tax issues. But what about tomorrow? And what about the people, the workers who must commute to their jobs every day using public transportation? They're forced to seek more expensive alternatives like Uber or taxis on those...
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    Tough Times For Argentine Factories As Consumers Penny-pinch

    According to what I have read, some products are up to 75% cheaper than the national ones, maybe it is only a matter of time before they reach the supermarket shelves...
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    Tough Times For Argentine Factories As Consumers Penny-pinch

    Fortunately that has already begun! https://www.expatsba.com/threads/the-first-imported-foods-arrive-and-the-government-hopes-that-they-will-accelerate-the-decline-in-inflation-ambito-financiero.3002/
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    Newcomer Mosquito invasion in BA

    What is the most affected area of Argentina at the moment?
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    Economy Argentinians are increasingly seeking options to protect their limited savings

    Hit it by decades of inflation, recessions and cyclical devaluations, many Argentines prefer to take refuge in the dollar as a way of saving and hide their money "under the mattress". Historically, things didn't go well for those who tried to save in pesos.
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    Newcomer Mosquito invasion in BA

    Not only here, the Aedes aegypti species , the main transmitter of dengue has been found in California, Santa Clara...the difference is that they already have an attack and prevention protocol. Here the authorities were asleep...
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    Medical Healthcare medical monthly premiums are going to get increased!

    The Government is considering going to court against the "prepagas" companies for alleged "abusive consuct"... I hope some entity will take care of regulating it for God's sake, a lot of people are simply dropping out because they can't support it...
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    Newcomer Question about Villa 31

    This is what happens to gringos in Villa 31 LOL
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    Newcomer Why is Argentina experiencing a rise in costs?

    The blue almost doesn't exists anymore. The official rate it's the double between last months..
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    Newcomer Why is nobody speaking the truth about BA?

    Yes, Buenos Aires is becoming increasingly expensive in USD. Despite this, we still have a steady flow of people from Brazil and Chile coming to our country because everything is cheaper here. I'm not sure if this is still happening, but not too long ago, there were lines of cars outside of...
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    Newcomer Why do people in BA wait for hours and waste so much time to have their eyes scanned?

    I have heard that they pay u$180 for the iris scan, but I have also read that it is in exchange for cryptocurrencies. This was in Belgrano: https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/2023/12/31/el-detras-de-escena-de-las-largas-filas-para-escanear-el-iris-a-cambio-de-criptomonedas/
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