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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    Yes, too many conflicting statements, lots of lies, and on top of that, all the expert analyses were done late. Let's hope that with the examination of Auntie's phone, which supposedly says the child was run over, we can uncover the truth and those who were negligent pay for what they did...
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    Well, you know, while some folks are freaking out about "devaluation" again, Manuel Adorni, he's just shrugging off the market tension and the rise in the black market dollar. He says this whole thing doesn't mess with the plan or the path that Milei's government is on...
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    Argentina and the IMF: Can This Marriage Be Saved?

    Tell me where I can find Pringles at that price... I'm a fan of those chips, LOL. They've been pretty expensive lately. 😕
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    Politics Roadblocks in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Rejection of a Crucial Article

    This case never ceases to amaze us. We've been told about three different hypotheses. Finally, now that the federal justice system has intervened, the corresponding investigations have begun. Just thinking about this latest hypothesis gives me chills. Plus, so many people are involved, and there...
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    "Messi of Chess" is The Youngest EVER International Master in History!...and he is from Argentina

    This child is making history, a true Argentine pride without a doubt.
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    Politics Could Cristina Kirchner finally go to prison? Without political immunity, she could be incarcerated

    Milei said that she is the head of the gang and is on her way to jail, as long as the justice system determines it.
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    Economy MEP dollar and CCL rose strongly and the gap

    The sudden and significant rise, surpassing CCL and MEP, is remarkable. With interest rates lowered to levels where keeping pesos in the bank seems unprofitable, it feels like we're reverting to the old practice of saving in USD.
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    Newcomer “A shot for the side of justice”: Milei celebrated the ruling that overturned Chocobar's conviction

    Remember that criminal incident? The police officer fired to save a foreigner who was being attacked by a thief... We all found the judge's ruling unjust; the good guy turned into the bad one and received a conviction... Fortunately, justice can still be served...
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    Medical Healthcare medical monthly premiums are going to get increased!

    Private healthcare companies will need to correct their billing once again and apply the appropriate formula. https://www.expatsba.com/threads/private-health-companies-prepagas-the-government-defined-how-to-calculate-the-fee-to-pay-in-may-infobae.3044/
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    Tremendous inflation increase in long-distance train prices

    It is still much cheaper than traveling by bus, a ticket to Mar del Plata by bus costs from $ 46.700 to $ 55.00 depending on the company you choose. https://www.centraldepasajes.com.ar/cdp/pasajes-micro/retiro-buenos-aires/mar-del-plata?FIda=04/25/2024&CntPas=1
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    Newcomer What salary would be considered good in Buenos Aires?

    A good average, with $1500 USD, you could live comfortably if you're single and childless. However, if you have children, a house, a car, and pets, you'd need around $2500 USD.
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    Economy Argentina's Milei Devalues Peso by 54% in First Batch of Shock Measures - Bloomberg

    The entire situation depends on the difference between the Blue (parallel) and Official exchange rates, which currently stands at 33%. I believe that sooner or later, this gap could widen to 100%, resulting in a Blue dollar exceeding $1200.
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    Economy Argentina's Milei Devalues Peso by 54% in First Batch of Shock Measures - Bloomberg

    The cost of my medication has doubled in US dollars since November 10th...!
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    Economy Argentina's Milei Devalues Peso by 54% in First Batch of Shock Measures - Bloomberg

    Somewhat let down; I thought the difference with the Blue rate would be 100%, surpassing the official 800-peso mark!
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    Economy Argentina's Milei Devalues Peso by 54% in First Batch of Shock Measures - Bloomberg

    It represents unexpected profits, similar to a scenario where OPEC increases the price of Gulf Crude Brent or Texas Crude, and a small-scale oil producer in Texas, extracting 25 barrels per day, also raises their prices in response. What alters for the small producer in this situation?
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    In summary, if you prefer a more "European Lifestyle" at a lower cost, Argentina is a straightforward choice. If you find comfort in Asian cultures, you have various options. Likewise, if you love Caribbean lifestyles, there are choices available. The savings are relatively minimal, around a few...
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    With the recent changes in the dollar blue exchange rate, I've upgraded my selection of wine when invited to someone's home for dinner. I now opt for a $5 bottle of Rutini, feeling a bit embarrassed about my previous choice of a $1 bottle of Mbape.
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    Evaluate each item below on a scale of 1 to 10, comparing Buenos Aires to other cities. Personally, I consistently rate Buenos Aires at the top, especially considering my proficiency in Spanish. Give it a shot. I might give Thailand an overall score of 40, placing Argentina above Portugal or...
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    When the European Union adopted the euro, they faced a similar situation, so many countries rounded prices to 1 euro. For example, anything under 700 pesos equaled One Dollar... LOL!
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    Economy Argentina isn't the affordable option

    It's also important to highlight the popularity of medical and dental tourism in Thailand, where individuals seek affordable plastic surgery services. Additionally, there's a noteworthy mention of markets where the purchasing power of the dollar is emphasized.
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