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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    Córdoba is in a state of emergency due to the wildfires, and now it’s coming to light that the previous government stole all the money that was supposed to be allocated for buying firefighting planes. It’s hard to believe, right?
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    Black people in Argentina

    any support the arrival of immigrants, but with the understanding that they must respect local regulations. Street vending, while providing sustenance for many, can create friction with local residents who also want to use those spaces or who have businesses that involve paying taxes and other...
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    Politics Javier Milei and Elon Musk met for the third time in the United States - Infobae

    Milei arriving in New York like a rock star, haha! Wherever he goes, he seems to have admirers. It's incredible!...Not all presidents have the level of acceptance he enjoys; he’s well-received wherever he goes.
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    Argentina recession leaves once-bustling Buenos Aires restaurants hustling for customers

    Eating out has truly become a luxury for locals. It’s unbelievable, but 74% of Argentinians have had to reprioritize their spending, and one of the first things they cut back on is dining out.
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    Electric seats in cars?

    That's a bit extreme, isn't it? Although with the insecurity, especially in the conurbano, I think they'd have a lot of clients if it were already available for sale here.
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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    Despite the approval of the Bases Law and the fiscal package, the economic outlook remains unclear. The country risk has risen again, and the gap between the official dollar and the blue dollar continues to grow. Let's hope that in this phase 2, as Caputo says, they manage to stabilize the...
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    Argentina in the Copa America - Will they go all the way to Champions again?

    This shows the passion Argentinians have for football, or maybe their ignorance about the value of Bitcoin, LOL... A ticket to the Copa America final to see the Argentine national football team or a Bitcoin?
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    Politics Spain demands apologies from Milei... I'd say they better not hold their breath

    Despite everything, the meetings with Spanish investors were a success. https://buenosairesherald.com/business/spanish-businesses-reject-mileis-comments-its-not-the-tone-of-two-friendly-countries...
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    Politics Elon Musk calls to invest in Argentina after meeting up with Milei in LA

    Elon Musk's influence can have positive implications in many aspects. If he encourages investors to consider Argentina as an investment destination, it could spark interest in the country and potentially attract investments. However, Argentina's economic and political situation also heavily...
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    Chile launches new high-speed train service

    I have seen many people giving their opinion about this, including Chileans, they say that Venezuelans are not welcome in Chile because “they bring bad habits”, that's why they generalize.
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    Chile launches new high-speed train service

    Maybe it is a good country to live in, but it has something very negative...there is too much discrimination towards foreigners, especially Venezuelans, so I would think twice before going there.
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    Newcomer Mosquito invasion in BA

    I thought the number of cases would be lower due to the decrease in temperatures, but I've read that they now adapt to the cold. The government should start a vaccination campaign; they should address the issue as it's urgent.
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    Newcomer Vintage football jerseys

    I will see if they have it there! many thanks!
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    Newcomer Vintage football jerseys

    I am trying to get the one from the world cup 86:
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