Recent content by Lank

Tomorrow all transportation services will be affected, including flights... https://buenosairesherald.com/society/rescheduled-flights-and-a-general-strike-in-argentina-what-you-need-to-know

Indeed, it's a practice that's prohibited in nearly all countries, yet it's still in effect here. Quite intriguing.

Apparently, it's still active here, with the CEO of Worldcoin even being in Argentina and having met with Milei's advisors. https://www.expatsba.com/threads/the-ceo-of-worldcoin-visited-argentina-and-the-lobby-advances-to-extend-the-dangerous-iris-scanning-in-exchange-for-money-infobae.3055/...

Despite protests, lawmakers from the Freedom Advances and Pro parties failed to attend the debate on the increase in university budgets, resulting in a session failure due to lack of quorum. https://buenosairesherald.com/politics/deputies-fail-to-reach-quorum-for-public-university-budgets

On the other hand, the minimum pension for a retiree is less than $200,000, more precisely $171,217. :( https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/cuanto-cobra-un-jubilado-en-abril-2024-nid25032024/

According to what I have read, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministries of Health of the Nation and the Province of Buenos Aires advise against fumigation and it is not indicated as an effective action. Fumigation kills the mosquito that is flying at that moment and loses...

Ideally, you should specify the route you prefer. It's relatively common for a taxi driver to take advantage of a foreigner.

Javier Milei gave his opinion on possible social protests: “If I considered it an impediment, it would make no sense to make the changes” - Infobae Source...

Essentially, they are abandoning the official exchange rate. Very few people actually relied on the official rate, so its elimination won't have much impact. It's almost certain that currency exchange businesses will close down. However, this change is expected to have a positive impact on exports.

I'm acquainted with individuals residing in another South American country who were content there. However, after a visit to Buenos Aires, they were astounded by the lifestyle the city offered and how reasonably priced it was. They've now made Belgrano their home! :). I can't think of any place...

Argentina is not just affordable; it's downright economical! You can enjoy high-quality offerings at a fraction of the cost compared to the US or Europe. Whether it's exquisite fine dining, top-notch tennis coaches, golf courses, equestrian activities, hobbies, arts and culture, or medical care...