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    Mercado Libre to allow locals to buy things from the USA and China

    Starting December 16, 2024, Mercado Libre will enable Argentine consumers to purchase products from the United States and China directly through its platform, following the removal of taxes and customs barriers. This significant change is expected to enhance cross-border e-commerce in...
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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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    Newcomer How to Ship Belongings from the USA to Argentina?

    Hi everyone! I’ve heard that shipping belongings to Argentina can be very complicated and problematic due to customs regulations (including shipping packages with USPS from the US). Does this mean that most expats arrived with only what they could fit in their checked luggage and left everything...
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    Lithium tug of war: the US-China rivalry for Argentina’s white gold

    I didn't realize how big of a Lithium reserve Argentina had! Great article that goes to show you why the USA is so interested in investing in Argentina. Also, why you see so many high-ranking military officials in Argentina in the past few weeks. This industry is going to boom with China and...
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    Politics Javier Milei travels to the United States for the fourth time: he will meet with Mark Zuckerberg and other businessmen - Infobae

    Javier Milei travels to the United States for the fourth time: he will meet with Mark Zuckerberg and other businessmen - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/27/javier-milei-viaja-a-estados-unidos-por-cuarta-vez-se-reunira-con-mark-zuckerberg-y-elon-musk/ May 27, 2024...
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    Politics Praise from the United States for the reforms promoted by Milei: “They generate optimism in companies” - Infobae

    Praise from the United States for the reforms promoted by Milei: “They generate optimism in companies” - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/24/elogio-de-estados-unidos-a-las-reformas-que-impulsa-milei-generan-optimismo-en-las-empresas/ May 24, 2024 This was stated by...
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    Politics Javier Milei announced to General Richardson a new foreign policy doctrine - Infobae

    Javier Milei announced to General Richardson a new foreign policy doctrine: “Our alliance with the United States is a declaration from Argentina to the world.” - Infobae Source...
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    Politics Alex Campbell met with Trump: “His re-election could generate a unique opportunity for Argentina” - Infobae

    Alex Campbell met with Trump: “His re-election could generate a unique opportunity for Argentina” - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/03/26/alex-campbell-se-reunio-con-trump-su-reeleccion-podria-generar-una-oportunidad-unica-para-argentina/ March 25, 2024 The Buenos...
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    Newcomer Can I receive a laptop from USA?

    Hello everyone! I need to have a laptop shipped from my home in the USA and I would like to know what is the safest shipping method and if I run any risk, I would appreciate it if you could share your experiences with me.
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    Politics William Burns, the master of diplomacy who arrived in Argentina to ratify the US alliance with Milei - Infobae

    William Burns, the master of diplomacy who arrived in Argentina to ratify the US alliance with Milei - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/03/21/william-burns-el-maestro-de-la-diplomacia-que-llego-a-la-argentina-para-ratificar-la-alianza-de-eeuu-con-milei/ March 21, 2024...
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    Economy How much does it cost to buy the same 10 products in Spain, the US, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Peru - Infobae

    How much does it cost to buy the same 10 products in Spain, the US, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Peru - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/20/cuanto-cuesta-comprar-los-mismos-10-productos-en-espana-eeuu-mexico-argentina-colombia-y-peru/ March 20, 2024 This medium...
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    Economy Marc Stanley: “The US is very interested in economic reforms, but we are concerned about the impact on the most vulnerable” - Infobae

    Marc Stanley: “The US is very interested in economic reforms, but we are concerned about the impact on the most vulnerable” - Infobae Source...
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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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    Taxes Tax help!

    Hi, I'm hoping someone could give me a hand here. Just landed a new job. Company is based in FL, USA but I'm working remotely from Argentina. It's a base salary job, plus commissions. What is the general percentage taken out for salary based on commission? I need to fill out W-2, etc...any...
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