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    Politics Antony Blinken, Biden's head of diplomacy, comes to Argentina to meet with Javier Milei - Infobae

    Antony Blinken, Biden's head of diplomacy, comes to Argentina to meet with Javier Milei - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/02/16/antony-blinken-el-jefe-de-la-diplomacia-de-biden-viene-a-la-argentina-para-reunirse-con-javier-milei/ February 16, 2024 The Secretary of...
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    Newcomer Buenos Aires: Dinner and show Señor Tango

    Spend a pleasant evening in Buenos Aires enjoying the sophisticated show "Señor Tango" with the option of dinner beforehand. This activity envelops the viewer in the culture and passion that characterizes Argentine tango as imagined by maestro Fernando Soler, with dozens of dancers and...
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    Food & Drink 22 Popular Foods In Argentina: Traditional Food You Have To Try There

    22 Popular Foods In Argentina: Traditional Food You Have To Try In Argentina, food is meant to be enjoyed, not rushed through. Waiters aren’t [always] ignoring you. They are giving your time and space to enjoy your meal and your company. There’s even a saying people always say when they...
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    Newcomer The official image of Mama Antula, the first Argentinean saint, was unveiled at St. Peter's Basilica.

    The picture with the face of the Blessed, who will be proclaimed a saint on February 11 in a celebration to be held inside the papal basilica, was unveiled today. Pope Francis will canonize Argentinean Blessed Maria Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, on Sunday, February 11 at 9...
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    Newcomer Question about traveling from Uruguay to Argentina by ferry

    Hello, I'll be in Uruguay and would like to visit Buenos Aires for a few days. I'm curious about the process of taking the ferry. How early should I arrive at the port in Uruguay? Also, do I go through immigration for both Uruguay and Argentina at the Colonia port before boarding the ferry?
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    Trip Reports Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos ex ESMA - A side of the history

    The Ex Esma (Espacio Memoria y Derechos Humanos) houses the Centro Cultural de la Memoria Haroldo Conti, where, among other activities, theatrical performances are offered. A place with a lot of history, a lot of cultural weight. I recommend visiting it is a different outing and the tourist...
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    Trip Reports Cathedral la Plata - huge and beautiful

    The Cathedral of La Plata is a magnificent exponent of neo-Gothic, inspired by the Cathedral of Amiens France and the C. of Cologne Germany. Built entirely of brick, it has 2 lateral towers, the Tower of Jesus and the Tower of Mary, 112 meters high, rising towards the sky, accompanied by 200...
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    Politics Isabel Díaz Ayuso: “Milei has made the world have its eyes on Argentina” - Infobae

    Isabel Díaz Ayuso: “Milei has made the world have its eyes on Argentina” - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/01/31/isabel-diaz-ayuso-milei-ha-conseguido-que-el-mundo-tenga-sus-ojos-puestos-en-la-argentina/ January 31, 2024 The president of the Community of Madrid...
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    Visas Realistic to Move to Argentina and Live Off Investments?

    I've been doing some research online and on this site, but I'm still not 100 percent clear on this. If I have enough in investments to support myself indefinitely, but not a passive income pension, is there a path that I could take to live in Argentina long term? It sounds like some people just...
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    Newcomer Considering retiring in Argentina but have so many questions

    Dear expat community, Thanks for being here. I have been reading your posts to learn about living in Argentina. My situation is this: Argentine-born but living abroad since a teenager. Never worked or paid taxes in Argentina. Now, I am approaching retirement age and anticipating a small...
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    Economy Argentina 2022 - 2032

    First, I'd like to say I've been in and out of Argentina for over a decade. I'm not one of those starry eyed gringos that comes to Argentina for a month, never leaves Puerto Madero and thinks everything is great. I don't underestimate the ability of Argentina and their politicians to screw...
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    Economy The IMF worsened its projection for Argentina by estimating a recession of 2.8% this year: what it said about high inflation - Infobae

    The IMF worsened its projection for Argentina by estimating a recession of 2.8% this year: what it said about high inflation - Infobae Source...
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    Banking Getting dollars into Argentina to purchase real estate

    I'm a retired U.S. citizen with permanent resident status in Argentina. Earlier this year I sold my house in the U.S. and moved permanently back to Argentina, where I recently purchased another house. This proved to be far more difficult than expected, even though I'd researched things for...
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    Trip Reports Argentina Versus Colombia to Retire

    I know there are a lot of subjective factors here, but I'm trying to research what would be a better fit for me to retire early to. Also, I'm not aware of a resource like this webpage for Colombia. Does anyone know one? I want to live in a large city with cultural things to do and a variety of...
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    Visas Entering Argentina for more than 90 days

    Hi, I am a european woman married to an Argentinian. We got married last year, then I went back to Europe. Now I am going back to Argentina to settle down with my husband (apply for residency etc.). I booked a return ticket with return date 8 months after date of arrival. I checked on...
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    Politics Argentina Primary Election Scenario Analysis

    Wells Fargo - Argentina Primary Election Scenario Analysis
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    Economy Why Argentina Faces an Economic Crisis. Again (Wall Street Journal)

    Article in today's WSJ. Nothing we don't already know. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-argentina-faces-an-economic-crisis-again-11569422388?mod=hp_lead_pos5
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    Newcomer World media in overdrive on Argentina

    The world media is in overdrive in presenting a negative image on Argentinas future . For me I find it very distressing that this unique beautiful country is being LED to económic ruin. I feel also pity for the vultures who are waiting in the sidelines to make profit on devalued assets. But what...
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    Travel Re-entering Argentina at EZE after exceeding 180-day cap for tourists

    What will happen?
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    Economy Argentina downgraded to nearly junk status

    The powers that control Argentina want to punish her for expressing their collective vote and saying no to austerity and servitude. People voted against Macri due to their terrible financial situation . Unfortunately I believe it will get much worse if Argentina defaults...
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