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    Economy Purchases abroad: they are evaluating increasing the quota to enter merchandise through private couriers to USD 15,000 annually - Infobae

    Purchases abroad: they are evaluating increasing the quota to enter merchandise through private couriers to USD 15,000 annually - Infobae Source...
  2. PerryP

    Politics Javier Milei will send to Congress the DNU for deregulation of the economy despite the ruling that suspended the labor reform - Infobae

    Javier Milei will send to Congress the DNU for deregulation of the economy despite the ruling that suspended the labor reform - Infobae Source...
  3. Billy Goat

    Economy The Government is experiencing its exchange "summer": how long can it last - Perfil

    Ah, the economic telenovela continues with its twists and turns, keeping us all on the edge of our seats! So, the master plan is a 2% monthly devaluation of the official dolar – a slow and steady dance with inflation. But wait, the plot thickens! The $800 rate, once a shining star, might lose...
  4. B

    Politics Nestor Kirchner has just passed

    Just thought the news was important enough to post it here. Bilingual Registered Nurse (BSN-RN): send me a private message and let me know how I can be of help. Dinamo International Movers - To / From Argentina, USA, Europe and Latin America. Customized, honest and reliable service.
  5. Billy Goat

    Politics What to know about Javier Milei's bid to liberalise Argentina's economy - Buenos Aires Times

    Here is a good article from the Buenos Aires Times that talks about some of the changes. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/what-to-know-about-javier-mileis-bid-to-liberalise-argentinas-economy.phtml
  6. Betsy Ross

    Politics Protests erupt in Argentina against President Javier Milei’s economic shock decree - Argentina Reports

    This is a good overview of many of the things President Javier Milei is trying to change for the better in Argentina. https://argentinareports.com/protests-erupt-in-argentina-against-president-javier-mileis-economic-shock-decree/3564/
  7. L

    What to know about Milei's bid to liberalize Argentina's economy -France 24

    What could change in daily life? Ten days after taking office, and on the eve of the festive holidays, Milei presented his "necessary and urgent" decree to loosen some of the rules governing the country's economy as annual inflation hit 160 percent. One big change will be the removal of all...
  8. Uncle Wong

    Politics Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest austerity - LA Times

    I'm glad the protests 2 days ago were just peaceful protests. For sure everyone is frustrated by the poor economy that Milei inherited from previous regimes. It will be a painful next few months...
  9. L

    Economy Argentina’s new president devalues peso, cuts spending - Deseret News

    Argentina’s new president devalues peso, cuts spending - Deseret News SOURCE: Deseret News By Payton Davis December 14, 2023 The new president, Javier Milei, says the moves are part of economic "shock therapy" A worker counts money at a grocery store in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Nov...
  10. R

    Economy Gaucho Holdings Positions Itself as Argentina's Premier Investment Partner Amid Peso Devaluation

    Gaucho Holdings Positions Itself as Argentina's Premier Investment Partner Amid Peso Devaluation - Yahoo! Finance December 13, 2023 Luxury Real Estate and E-commerce Leader Foresees Positive Outlook Amid Economic Reforms, With Seasoned Management Team Poised to Unlock Investment Potential in...
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    Politics Kirchner Rescued Argentinas Economy and help unite South America

    I understand that the opinions about the Kirchner Legacy might differ among our community members. However, it's crucial to recognize the impact Néstor Kirchner had on Argentina's recovery during his presidency. When he took office in 2003, Argentina was emerging from a severe recession...
  12. ArtmikeGG

    Newcomer Will the locals in Buenos Aires turn on expats or foreigners if the economy gets very bad with hyperinflation

    In 2001, during the economic crisis, factors such as Airbnb and the digital nomad trend, where individuals earn in dollars benefiting from exchange rates, were not as prevalent. Over the 15 years of visiting Buenos Aires, there's a perceived change in sentiment, particularly in San Telmo, with...
  13. Uncle Wong

    Politics Javier Milei YouTube Documentary - A Chainsaw to the Economy (Patrick Boyle)

    I saw this YouTube Documentary - Some good facts and figures throughout it. Like him or hate him, Javier Milei is getting a lot of attention around the world.
  14. BuySellBA

    Economy The Largest Family Businesses in Buenos Aires - Tharawat Magazine

    The Largest Family Businesses in Buenos Aires - Tharawat Magazine December 01, 2023 Argentina is Latin America’s third largest economy, with a GDP of around $632 billion. A resource-rich nation, Argentina controls the world’s second-largest shale gas and fourth-largest shale oil reserves...
  15. VINO

    Politics "A Historic Leap for Argentina's Economy": Gaucho Group Holdings Hails Presidential Election as Catalyst for Unprecedented Growth - Yahoo Finance

    "A Historic Leap for Argentina's Economy": Gaucho Group Holdings Hails Presidential Election as Catalyst for Unprecedented Growth Chairman Scott Mathis Shares Insight on Argentina's Potentially Transformative Era for Argentine Real Estate and Economic Growth MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / November...
  16. earlyretirement

    Politics Argentina libertarian president-elect picks a former Central Bank chief as his economy minister (Associated Press)

    Argentina’s libertarian president-elect picks a former Central Bank chief as his economy minister - AP FILE - Then Finance Minister Luis Caputo attends a news conference at the Casa Rosada presidential palace, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 30, 2016. Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei...
  17. Betsy Ross

    Politics Argentina's economy chief frontrunner pitches Milei's 'shock' therapy to banks - (Reuters)

    Argentina's economy chief frontrunner pitches Milei's 'shock' therapy to banks - sources By Jorgelina Do Rosario and Jorge Otaola November 24, 202312:48 PM Former governor of Argentina's central bank, Luis Caputo, speaks during a news conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina May 4, 2018 BUENOS...
  18. earlyretirement

    Economy Argentine shopkeepers struggle to keep pace with soaring prices (The Independent - Ireland)

    Argentine shopkeepers struggle to keep pace with soaring prices Sonia AVALOS Nov 24, 2023 Annual inflation is already at 143 percent, and prices have risen further after the outgoing government this week eased price controls on basic goods Paola Basso sighs as she hastily sticks price tags...
  19. J

    Economy What Would Dollarization Mean for Expats?

    I’ll just leave this here and then show myself out. The amount of nonsense and vitriol I’m expecting is past the roof. In June, I asked what I thought was an innocent question: “What Would Dollarization Mean for Expats?” I got many great responses, but I also got idiotic responses that don’t...
  20. H

    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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