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    Real Estate News Smart cities advance in Argentina and Uruguay: technology, housing, and sustainability - Infobae

    Smart cities advance in Argentina and Uruguay: technology, housing, and sustainability - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2025/03/23/las-smart-cities-avanzan-en-argentina-y-uruguay-entre-tecnologia-vivienda-y-sostenibilidad/ March 22, 2025 Smart cities are gaining...
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    Transitioning from the British Curriculum: What to Expect for Year 7 Students in Argentina?

    Hey B.A. expats, If you're coming from the British curriculum and your son is in Year 7, how does it work when transitioning into the British system here in Argentina? Does he need to repeat 6 months of the school year, or would he skip them? We're planning to move around Dec/Jan 2025/26, and by...
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    Choosing Argentina: A Destination Beyond Economic Challenges

    Despite the economic situation, Argentina continues to be a place where many foreigners choose to live. Why? Because, beyond the challenges, the warmth of the people, the unique culture, and the way we live make this country special. From the passion for football to the food, there’s always...
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    Cost of Construction Still Rising in Argentina - February 2025 increased 2.3%

    Cost of Construction Still Rising in Argentina In February 2025, the construction cost in Argentina experienced a monthly increase of 2.3%, while the cumulative increase for the year was 3.3%. On an interannual basis, the increase was significant, reaching 60.7%. This rise was distributed...
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    Real Estate News How to build tiny houses in Argentina: costs, materials, and key steps - Infobae

    How to build tiny houses in Argentina: costs, materials, and key steps - Infobae Source: https://buysellba.com/news-%2F-media/f/tiny-houses-in-argentina-costs-materials-and-key-steps March 15, 2025 Building a DIY tiny house is a viable option for those looking to reduce costs and...
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    Argentina is not expensive in US$, is expensive in TAXES.

    This is to understand what decades of adding taxes and putting pressure on the population to maintain a giant state causes over time:
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    Financial Times Article - Why Argentina is back in love with the peso - for now

    Saw this online. A good article on the peso situation in the Financial Times. While Argentines deftly navigate the new peso panorama, tourists have been caught unawares. Visitors to Buenos Aires find it has gone from one of the cheapest cities in Latin America to among the most expensive, with...
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    Real Estate News Are bio-cities coming?: why is the use of wood in housing construction advancing and what systems prevail in Argentina? - Infobae

    Are bio-cities coming?: why is the use of wood in housing construction advancing and what systems prevail in Argentina? - Infobae Source...
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    Looking to move to Argentina in the next 5 years, need some advice...

    Hi everyone! As the title says, I want to move to Argentina and most likely gain citizenship. I know this forum is for expatriates, but I presume it's still a good place to ask for tips and advice for the general process of moving. Some hopefully relevant information: I'm from the US and in...
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    Real Estate Sales More than 42,000 properties in Argentina and abroad were declared in the money laundering process, the Government reported - Infobae

    More than 42,000 properties in Argentina and abroad were declared in the money laundering process, the Government reported - Infobae Source...
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    Once In A Lifetime: Argentina I Episode 1: Land Of Silver

    I haven't seen the entire series yet, but the first one started off with a banger
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    DOGE taking examples from Argentina, President Milei

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    HSBC Argentina acquired and new entity is renamed Galica Mas in December 2024.

    🏦🇦🇷HSBC Argentina is set to undergo a significant transformation as it will be renamed Galicia Más in December 2024. This change comes from Banco Galicia's acquisition of HSBC's operations in Argentina, which was announced earlier this year. ➡️Acquisition and Rebranding 💰Banco Galicia, one of...
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    Economy Javier Milei's Economic Reforms Are Already Paying Off in Argentina - Reason

    Javier Milei's Economic Reforms Are Already Paying Off in Argentina - Reason Source: https://reason.com/2024/10/24/javier-mileis-economic-reforms-are-already-paying-off-in-argentina/ October 24, 2024 But local free market economists think further currency and labor reforms will get the...
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    Economy A World Bank report on Argentina highlights the high absenteeism and school dropout rates among the poorest sectors - Infobae

    A World Bank report on Argentina highlights the high absenteeism and school dropout rates among the poorest sectors - Infobae Source...
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    Economy A report revealed that medicines cost 5 times more in Argentina than in Spain - Infobae

    A report revealed that medicines cost 5 times more in Argentina than in Spain - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/10/17/un-informe-revelo-que-los-medicamentos-salen-5-veces-mas-en-argentina-que-en-espana/ October 17, 2024 The UAS Health Costs Observatory warned about...
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    Newcomer A normal day for a young person in Argentina

    I can attest that this is how most young people, and not-so-young people, feel in the country. Jobs promise the world, yet they often fail to deliver on what was promised during interviews. They sell you the idea of the best job of your life, which clearly isn’t reflected in the salary. There...
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    Apartment Rental “Tenancy”: the number of seniors renting in Argentina has doubled in 20 years - Infobae

    “Tenancy”: the number of seniors renting in Argentina has doubled in 20 years - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/10/14/inquilinizacion-en-20-anos-se-duplico-la-cantidad-de-adultos-mayores-que-alquilan-en-la-argentina/ October 14, 2024 “Tenancy”: the number of seniors...
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    Economy “Even dulce de leche is cheaper in Chile”: surprise in the neighboring country due to how expensive Argentina is in dollars - Infobae

    “Even dulce de leche is cheaper in Chile”: surprise in the neighboring country due to how expensive Argentina is in dollars - Infobae Source...
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    Apartment Rental Argentina Scrapped Its Rent Controls. Now the Market Is Thriving - The Wall Street Journal

    Argentina Scrapped Its Rent Controls. Now the Market Is Thriving - The Wall Street Journal Source: https://archive.ph/dBqIs#selection-2159.0-2159.65 September 24, 2024 President Javier Milei’s fiscal ‘shock therapy’ yields lower rents overall, but some people feel squeezed By...
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