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    Libertarians outside of Argentina are interested in paying $500,000 USD for an Argentine passport

    I love California. Especially Southern Calfornia but it has gotten too expensive for the average person to live there. If you weren't lucky enough to already buy there you will never be able to afford a place there now. I have friends in Orange Country, LA and San Diego and in all of those...
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    Controversy in downtown Buenos Aires: plans to build a Mormon temple next to a historic convent that's nearly 300 years old

    Are there really many Mormons living in BA? I guess I never thought of BA with Mormons. I know the Mormon church has a lot of money in the USA. I'm not sure about Argentina? I actually think the downtown area might have a big revival. My friend is thinking about buying an apartment downtown...
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    Double Holiday Week in Argentina: Banks Open Only Tuesday to Thursday

    Seriously way way way too many holidays here.
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    Argentina vs. Uruguay vs. Chile vs. Brazil to live for smaller town vibe?

    I heard that smaller towns are better quality of life. I know many people like the big city of Buenos Aires but many people have told me it will be much cheaper in smaller towns. That got me thinking how are the other smaller towns? I went to Colonia in Uruguay and loved it! What about other...
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    Has anyone had to show their DNI or Passport while shopping at the Grocery Store in Buenos Aires?

    People that yell or get angry because of a language barrier are just bad people. Didn't see that original post but the more posts I read of @StatusNomadicus the more I think something is seriously wrong with that guy.
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    Legal Any risk to constantly overstaying on tourist visa? How many times can you do border runs in Argentina?

    This!!! Warning. An American girl that I know just sent me a WhatsApp last night! She has been living here since the pandemic. She has paid the overstay a few times and also crosses to Uruguay to get cash. She sent me an urgent WA la message last night to go check on her cat. She went to...
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    A respected Argentine economist reveals that property prices will rise by up to 40% in Buenos Aires in near term

    I noticed the past few weeks that things seem like they are selling out. I have been looking at some new construction projects and although they were slowly selling, all of a sudden on a few that I looked at they had 3 or 4 people buying in the past week. Is it because of this new announcement...
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    How Argentina and the USA switched places - Washington Post

    I can’t believe how much Trump is trying to do what failed Argentine presidents have done in the past with trying to force industry and manufacturing in the USA. Prices on things will skyrocket.
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    Does Argentina have any Home Equity Lines of credits?

    I just put a down payment on a new construction that will be done in 12 months. I had to pay all cash. They told me that is the norm and almost everyone owns their property free and clear with no mortgage. Amazing to me! My lawyer told me mortgages are getting popular here again. But since...
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    Bank account opening without DNI in 2025

    Unless you are a terrorist why does it matter what you buy?? I don't' get it. If you're so worried about being spotted in the airport undetected my guess is you are probably a criminal or wanted by the police.
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    Banking Credit Card real-world rate "MEP" transaction repo (Dec2023)

    Are you sure? I talked to GyD about a pozo and they had no problem at all with me declaring the entire apartment in white. They even gave me a bank account in USD and it was all legal and the entire purchase amount would be declared. Are you sure? Or maybe were you the one that wanted to...
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    Bank account opening without DNI in 2025

    I got my temporary residency card and went to many banks and they haven't wanted to open an account. This banking here is terrible! I have an appointment this week to talk to Lorena at ARCA suggested here. Someone said she can help.
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    Pre-registration now open for 8 language courses at IES Lenguas Vivas School

    Anyone know of any affordable language programs or schools in BA that are accredited so I can get a student visa here?
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    Patience is wearing down with President Milei

    For sure I am also sensing a shift. Some not right anti Milei but more doubt than anything else with the path forward. Something seemed to shift the past few months. I am seeing it more and more. Even at concerts you are seeing and hearing of people talking bad about Milei or even violence and...
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    IMF Agreement: The Government Will Send a DNU to Congress to Obtain Support

    I keep seeing old quotes from Milei from years ago about how he hated the IMF so much. Funny to see the flip flop. I guess that shows how desperate he is.
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