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    Planning My November Trip to BA for Oasis Concert

    Hey! For fun hotels with lively pools, check out Home Hotel or Fierro in Palermo, both have great vibes and solid cocktails by the pool. Mid-November is usually hot, so pool days should be perfect. https://homebuenosaires.com/en/
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    Important: General Strike This Thursday

    Thanks for the heads up! A friend of mine actually had a flight on Thursday and already got a cancellation notice, so yeah, definitely affecting plans. It’s good to plan ahead!
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    Is There a Crisis in Bakeries? Day-Old Pastries Now on Discount

    It seems that now bakeries, in order to avoid losses, are selling day-old pastries with up to a 50% discount. It's pretty clear that prices have risen so much that they’re not selling enough, and they’ve found this way to avoid losing money. By doing this, they’re trying to boost consumption...
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    Poverty has no limit in Argentina

    Even though many graphs show favorable numbers, the middle class is still struggling and unable to recover. The most ironic part is that the middle class was the one that voted the most for Milei. While there are many who regret their choice, there are also plenty who believe they just need to...
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    Politics Why are there so many dismissals or resignations in Milei's cabinet?

    Either we do what President Milei says, or we are invited to leave the government," Adorni said regarding the dismissal of Diana Mondino...
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    Newcomer Trip to Mar Del Plata

    I remember when I first moved to Argentina and was thinking about taking the train from BA to Tandil. My friend from Tandil just laughed and said, “Trains here aren’t like in Europe.” And it’s true! Even if you manage to catch a train, biking might actually be faster. So, go for the bus instead.
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    How can the food here be so bad ?

    If there’s one thing I don’t miss at all, it’s the fast food from the U.S. Haha, I’ve really gotten used to the food here, everything has such a homemade taste! I’ve even learned how to make some of my favorite dishes, like lentil stew. I only miss a few American snacks since I’ve got a big...
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    Venezuela Election - Will Maduro finally be pushed out of power in Venezuela?

    Her comments were not well received by Maduro’s inner circle. Diosdado Cabello, the number two of the Venezuelan dictator, implicitly targeted the former president, saying, “They betrayed the legacy of (Néstor) Kirchner, Perón, and their own people.”...
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    Milei’s Austerity Plan Pushes Argentina Into Recession in First Quarter

    It’s great news that the government has made these changes for getting a job in the public sector! Under the previous administration, there was no real control over how public employees were hired. Now, with the new “knowledge and skills” test, only genuinely qualified people will get these...
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    Argentina ranked as the #1 most miserable country in the world.

    In the midst of an economic crisis, opinions on the situation vary depending on who you ask. While the agricultural sector sees signs of improvement, SMEs face serious challenges and accuse the government of harming the national industry. Not to mention the middle class, which has been hit...
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