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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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    Economy The IMF removed a key director questioned by Milei from negotiations with Argentina - Infobae

    The IMF removed a key director questioned by Milei from negotiations with Argentina - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/12/el-fmi-desplazo-de-las-negociaciones-con-la-argentina-a-un-director-clave-cuestionado-por-milei/ September 12, 2024 This is Rodrigo Valdés...
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    Real Estate News The fashion scam in European cities that could reach Argentina - La Nacion Propiedades

    The fashion scam in European cities that could reach Argentina - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/casas-y-departamentos/la-estafa-de-moda-en-ciudades-europeas-que-podria-llegar-a-la-argentina-nid11092024/ September 12, 2024 Properties offered at very...
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    Controlling a tablet in USA from Argentina?

    Does anyone do this? For banking purposes etc ? Ive read a lot lately about people being locked out of their accounts for accessing from an Argentina IP for over a year. And even VPNs don't save them. Is it hard to set up for someone with no computer skills ? If you are controlling a tablet...
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    Economy Why Argentina has the most expensive clothing in the region and which items are the most expensive to buy - Infobae

    Why Argentina has the most expensive clothing in the region and which items are the most expensive to buy - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/06/por-que-la-argentina-tiene-la-ropa-mas-cara-de-la-region-y-cuales-son-las-prendas-que-mas-cuesta-comprar/ September 06...
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    How much are you allowed to bring into Argentina (Goods allowance) for Tourist and Resident?

    As the question states, what is the allowed value in goods one can bring through the airport? Are customs strict? We plan on traveling and buying (stocking up) on some stuff including clothes and a visit to Ikea for the house. Are the allowance differrent for Tourist and Resident? Thank you.
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