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    Newcomer My Argentinian wife really dislikes the US. Typical of Argentinians?

    My wife dislikes being away from her family and friends (not much I can do about that). But she also complains about US society being overly materialistic, obsessed with work (and working long hours) and generally being cooler and less family-focused. When I travel to Argentina, I often here the...
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    Newcomer Can I still enter Argentina with my child’s birth certificate?

    Can I still enter Argentina with my child’s birth certificate?
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    Economy Why Argentina Faces an Economic Crisis. Again (Wall Street Journal)

    So... Fernández will save us all right and lead Argentina to an economic and cultural resurgence?
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    Education Belgrano Day School or Lincoln School?

    Lincoln for high school is the same price nearly as an elite US prep school that sends most of its graduates to top tier universities. I don't think Lincoln has that kind of pull and prestige.
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    Newcomer What is more “third world” - Buenos Aires or San Francisco

    Buenos Aires: good public schools in middle class neighborhoods within el centro that teach high schoolers algebra, no giant homeless encampments or open air drug markets, no violent mentally ill thugs fighting you in public transport SF: has Whole Foods (except the one they just closed down to...
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    Education Bayard vs Belgrano Day School

    Bayard is about $160k per month per kid in high school. BDS is around $220k.
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    Education Bayard vs Belgrano Day School

    Narrowed it down to these two schools. Thoughts?
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    Real Estate Sales Why aren't there more expats in Uruguay?

    Seems nicer... can't believe I spent four years in Argentina and didn't come here earlier.
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    Newcomer Going to Jose Ignacio. Tips?

    Thanks for the perspective. Why do you like Barra over José Ignacio?
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    Newcomer Going to Jose Ignacio. Tips?

    Does the US have a place similar to José Ignacio?
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    Newcomer Going to Jose Ignacio. Tips?

    Came at the wrong time, José Ignacio is basically closed. Only the overpriced tourist traps and Almacén de Pizza chain type places in the Ruta are open
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    Newcomer Going to Jose Ignacio. Tips?

    How do I get the VAT tax back?
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