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  1. M

    Is there anywhere to buy reasonably priced almonds here in BA

    That street sounds like a delicious spot if there are so many options!
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    Argentina’s textile sector reels as import surge hits job

    Kicillof's thoughts. https://eleconomista.com.ar/politica/kicillof-milei-quiere-una-argentina-clase-media-exterminar-industria-nacional-n92873
  3. M

    Is there anywhere to buy reasonably priced almonds here in BA

    Plenty of places to choose from.
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    New wave of shutdowns and layoffs puts Argentine industry on alert

    Very true. Argentina is not competitive and it will take more than the oil and gas industry. Argentina Hits Record Oil Output — But Can’t Export a Single Car Let’s look at the numbers. Oil production: 859,500 barrels per day. All-time record. Energy trade surplus: USD 6.0+ billion...
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    Homelessness is on the rise in Buenos Aires - Up 57% in the last 2 years

    Very tough to see homelessness increase. I have witnessed it all over the city. Just a tsunami of prices going up, salaries not keeping up with inflation, and especially companies closing down and people losing jobs. Utility bill increases are too high. My electricity bill doubled in a short...
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    Meat-loving Argentines shun beef as inflation bites

    70% increase in 2025 of beef prices is painful. Even I have cut back on beef. Beef prices keep going up. :(
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    Argentines’ debt with digital wallets hits an all-time high as ‘irrecoverable’ loans double in 2025

    No denying people are falling behind on their loans. Facts are facts. 1-Delinquency on personal loans WITH BANKS (reached 12%) hit a record in December, once again, since 2010 when the latest BCRA series begins. 2- Delinquency on debts WITH virtual wallets and financiers also hit a record in...
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