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    Buying new apartment, not receiving deed until all units sold??

    My friend bought a house in a gated community 2 years ago and he still hasn't gotten his title deed. I tell him no way that can be normal. I wouldn't feel comfortable buying a property and not getting a title deed. What happens if you want to sell the property and you don't even have the...
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    Be careful with taxi cabs with a rigged meter that runs quicker than usual

    I usually just order a comfort and it's about 500 pesos more for a nicer car. None of the Comfort Ubers I order are shitboxes. I got a taxi with a rigged meter the other day. I did a similar distance as this ride from Soho to Recoleta near Las Heras and the taxi driver tried to tell me it was...
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    Politics Incidents in the piquetero march: the Police evacuated the 9 de Julio and arrested 10 protesters - Infobae

    The police seemed like they handled it well quickly clearing things up and arresting the hooligans...
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    Trip Reports Primavera en Buenos Aires (Spring in Buenos Aires)

    It isn't just since COVID. Many cities have been on a downward spiral for a while. I just got this email from one of my blogs I follow. I was reminded of it reading these posts. One of the things that amazes me is the absolute decline of American cities. San Francisco is a sh*t hole, and...
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    Any recommendation for Apple Macbook Pro repair in Buenos Aires that is certified Apple Repair?

    I totally had a brainfart. I left my MacBook Pro charging cable at home at my desk. I am here in BA for the next 2 months and working remote. I tried some of these places above but they didn't have a charger in stock or they are outrageously expensive. Is it normal to charge so much here for...
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