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    Banking How to access money when travelling to Argentina?

    Hi Everyone, I live in the UK and I'm travelling to Buenos Aires soon, and after that I plan on doing a lot of travelling around Latin America for a while. Maybe for as long as a year. I was just wondering what people recommend as the best thing to do in regards to money. Is the best thing to...
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    Economy No dollar purchases (for locals) unless travelling abroad?

    Has anyone else come across this recent development? My spouse just visited Santander Rio to acquire dollars, and to our surprise, they flatly declined the purchase. According to the bank, you're now only allowed to buy dollars if you can provide proof of upcoming international travel and have...
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    Travel Argentines: want to travel? You need Cristina's permission

    Seems Argentina gets more like Cuba every day. Take a look at the latest government controls, this time regarding overseas travel. Can't be making travel agents very happy. What's next? Permission to go to the bathroom?
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    Travel Bringing car tires with me on a plane

    Hello everyone, i am in need of a set of new tires for my truck. Unfortunatly i am not able to find the size ant type of tires that i need, here in Argentina.So i was thinking bringing it with me on a plane. Do you think i would be able to do it. Since each tire is about $250,and there would be...
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    Travel Have you ever heard of them checking how much money you take out at Ezeiza?

    I just sold a stake in an apartment and I wanted to take the dollars out. It is over 10K. On the US side i will just declare exactly how much I have. I was wondering if anyone knows if they check how much money you have when you are leaving on the Argentine side. Thanks.
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