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  1. earlyretirement

    Real Estate Sales Fabulous article that details how Argentina went from Being the wealthiest country in world to now

    I came across this excellent read. I'm always amazed how Argentina went from being one of the wealthiest to this. https://www.bowtiedmara.io/p/argentinas-century-long-decline
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    Medical "The EG.5 subvariant is already in Argentina, could COVID cases increase?"

    9 August 2023 by Valeria Roman https://www.infobae.com/salud/ciencia/2023/08/09/la-subvariante-eg5-ya-esta-en-argentina-podrian-aumentar-los-casos-de-covid/ The virus continues to evolve and the World Health Organization considered Omicron EG.5 to be a "variant of interest". It is popularly...
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    Requirement to return to Argentina every 3 years to preserve DNI

    Hello everyone, I'm interested in hearing about recent experiences with the Migraciones process for permanent residence, especially for those who haven't returned within the stipulated 3-year period. I'm planning to return to Argentina in July after being away since mid-2019 due to various...
  4. M

    Getting married in Argentina.

    Hello everyone! I'm seeking advice from fellow expats who have gone through the process of getting married in Argentina. I've heard that there might be a lengthy wait for an available slot. Additionally, there seem to be some unique requirements, such as obtaining a long-form birth certificate...
  5. illegal alien

    Does staying in Argentina illegally as a permanent-tourist affect your ability to get into other countries?

    I'm asking for a friend. Let's say you are from the United Kingdom and you have been illegally living in Argentina since 2019. You didn't leave to Uruguay to do border runs as you heard that it was better to overstay and just pay an exit fine. Let's say lately at the supermarket they are...
  6. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Gaucho Group Holdings Expands Real Estate Portfolio and Projects Record Sales in Argentina - Best Stocks

    Gaucho Group Holdings Expands Real Estate Portfolio and Projects Record Sales in Argentina - Best Stocks Source...
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    Politics Argentina court suspends Milei's 'mega-decree' labor reforms - Reuters

    Argentina court suspends Milei's 'mega-decree' labor reforms - Reuters Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentina-court-suspends-mileis-mega-decree-labor-reforms-2024-01-03/ January 03, 2024 [1/2]Luis D'Elia, leader of a social organization, holds a banner as...
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    Education Or Homeschool Laws Of Expats While In Argentina

    Certainly, obtaining information on educational laws and procedures in Argentina is important. Here's an overview of the situation: In Argentina, the Ministry of Education is responsible for overseeing educational policies. However, education is mainly managed at the provincial level, so there...
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    Taxes How to get money *out* of Argentina?

    Certainly, there are legal and formal ways to transfer money from Argentina to the US or Europe. One common method is through international wire transfers facilitated by banks. If you have an Argentine bank account, you can instruct your bank to send the funds to a recipient's account in the...
  10. Avocado

    Any expats own gun in Argentina? Do you want to own a gun or firearm here in our country?

    I read one of @StatusNomadicus posts. He is an expat and I read how he wishes there were more guns in Argentina. I never heard or read anyone that expressed that interest. It got me thinking. Do any of you expats here or even locals own a firearm in your house? Do you expats wish you could...
  11. M

    Apartment Rental Is this the right time to buy a flat in Argentina?

    Hello everyone, I'm currently contemplating whether this is an opportune time to consider purchasing a flat in the area. I visit every year, staying for a few months due to personal connections and the ability to work remotely over the internet. Over the past few years, properties have been...
  12. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Fashionable and functional: Why there is a dome construction boom in Argentina - Infobae

    Fashionable and functional: Why there is a dome construction boom in Argentina - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2023/10/28/de-moda-y-funcionales-por-que-hay-un-boom-de-construccion-de-domos-en-la-argentina/ October 28, 2023 In 2023, it is estimated that more than 2,000...
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    Newcomer Registering baby in Argentina- passport question!

    Hello everyone, I'm currently awaiting the arrival of my twin babies here in Buenos Aires, and I'm seeking advice on the following matter. I plan to arrange their DNIs, but I'm uncertain whether they also need an Argentine passport. As a British citizen, my initial thought was to obtain...
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    Economy IMF halts 3 billion bailout tranche from Argentina

    https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018...d-low-imf-withholds-3-billion-bailout-tranche Today's announcement are similar to the events leading to Argentina's 2001 crisis. In December 2001 the IMF suspended a 1.38 billion tranche from a 38 billion loan under president Fernado De La Rua. Leaving...
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    Newcomer What are you biggest complaints about living in Argentina?

    Would like to know in advance what I'm getting into for the 3-4 month period I will be there for my trial run.
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    I'm a U.S. Citizen, mom born in Argentina, how can I move there?

    Hello everyone, I'm graduating college soon and would like to move to Argentina for a while to work (preferably with official working status). I was wondering if there's any way I can get any sort of temporary resident status/working visa because my mom was born in Argentina? Is there any sort...
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    New holidays in Argentina

    President CFK signed decree 1584/2010 establishing as non working days the Monday and Tuesday of carnival and November 20th. With this, the total number of non working days per year is now 15. http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1321208
  18. TripMe

    Trip Reports How is Christmas in Argentina...

    Why should you celebrate Christmas in Argentina? "Nochebuena" is the name for Christmas Eve in Latin American countries. But the country is not only worth a winter visit at Christmas. There are many things to do during your trip: Dance Tango at a Milonga Taste the delicacies of Argentine...
  19. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News Rentals: Side B of the total freedom between owners and tenants imposed by Javier Milei's DNU - La Nacion Propiedades

    Rentals: Side B of the total freedom between owners and tenants imposed by Javier Milei's DNU - La Nacion Propiedades Source...
  20. CalvinErs

    Trip Reports Asociación Argentina de Polo, Palermo

    A few days ago, I visited the Palermo Racecourse, and was pleasantly surprised. Today I went back with a friend and we discovered that right in front of the racetrack there is a place with restaurants, events and polo matches. We were passing by, just to try the gastronomic offer on a weekend...
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