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  1. GlasgowJohn

    Milei: ‘I am the most Zionist president in the world’

    Has he converted or is he palying for both teams?
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    The promises and pitfalls of grocery shopping in Buenos Aires

    we go to the one in Escobar. They must be having a tough time everywhere at the moment.
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    The promises and pitfalls of grocery shopping in Buenos Aires

    I go into Jumbo every 10 - 14 days and quite often its as emprty as you see in the photo. Its really only busy at the weeeknds when they have their Jumbo 100 promo.
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    The promises and pitfalls of grocery shopping in Buenos Aires

    @Cheap Bastard , I ask myself the same question. In Spain, about 30 years ago, Mercadona, a small supermarket chain, announced that they would have no more special offers and no more weekly leaflets. they said from now SIEMPRE PRECIOS BAJOS They are now the biggest supermarket group in Spain
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    How much is typical to pay a maid or housekeeper in Buenos Aires?

    It was a better deal last month......6,500 pesos
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    Vice-President Villarruel says Milei government wants her to resign

    If she can get some support from somewhere, she would be a good candidate against Milei or his sister. She is still very respected in professional circles. She has always said that she is the VP of all Argentines and not just a Milei lackey. I rate her intellectually more intelligent than Milei
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    Argentina ranked 6th Safest country in the world in the event of World War 3

    I reckon Uruguay would be a decent place to lie low if things get tough
  8. GlasgowJohn

    How much is typical to pay a maid or housekeeper in Buenos Aires?

    Out in the sticks. we are paying 7,500 per hour plus travelling expenses
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    Argentina ranked 6th Safest country in the world in the event of World War 3

    Given Milei's love affair with the USA and Israel , I really must doubt this list. We have never been too freindly with Iran either - if they have any sleepers here in Bs As , we should all be vigilnt
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    Are salaries this low for expats or locals???

    Where are these figures from @Avocado
  11. GlasgowJohn

    Transitioning from the British Curriculum: What to Expect for Year 7 Students in Argentina?

    GJ Junior's school does it every year, I suspect it is fairly normal but I am not sure. The only month we don't pay is January.
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    Transitioning from the British Curriculum: What to Expect for Year 7 Students in Argentina?

    Why ? No idea. No payment plan . Thy are charging the regular monthly fee.
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    New wave of shutdowns and layoffs puts Argentine industry on alert

    @JonJLA , How are your expensas for your apartments?
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    Transitioning from the British Curriculum: What to Expect for Year 7 Students in Argentina?

    Three days of tuition in February , but the schools still invoice for a full month....
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