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    Buenos Aires Subway’s Heavily Subsidized Fares Set to Quadruple

    And will go up again in June and August, bringing the price of a trip to AR$757. :( https://buenosairesherald.com/society/buenos-aires-city-subway-fare-rises-to-ar574
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    Newcomer This would really unleash chaos: train tickets priced at $2000

    Starting today, the subway fare has increased to AR$574, and it will rise again in June and August, bringing the price of a trip to AR$757. https://buenosairesherald.com/society/buenos-aires-city-subway-fare-rises-to-ar574
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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    Money earmarked for the purchase of school smocks for children that were never bought. https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/04/11/el-gobierno-amplio-la-denuncia-por-una-multimillonaria-defraudacion-en-la-compra-de-guardapolvos-para-chicos-vulnerables/
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    Newcomer Argentina has been chosen among the 15 most beautiful countries in the world ❤️

    I also visited Iguazu Falls! The landscape and the beauty of nature are breathtaking. I have plans to visit Mendoza; I've been told it's one of the most beautiful provinces in Argentina.
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    Argentina has highest rice price in the world now - Thank you Milei!

    I have an Argentine friend living there and we always talk about this issue. She was here in BA on vacation from December to February and was surprised. There's no doubt that it's something that didn't happen before... no one is looking for culprits, just comparing...
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    Food & Drink Gourmet Porteño - Definitely a must go

    I went last week with my coworkers, we were 11 in total and spent $250,000. It was to celebrate my birthday and a friend's (the birthday celebrants weren't charged, they gave us champagne to toast and a little cake with a candle for each of us). The service was excellent, as was the food. The...
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    Argentina has highest rice price in the world now - Thank you Milei!

    Even in Spain, it has been cheaper to buy groceries from the supermarket, and this trend has been ongoing for several months.
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    Newcomer The dream of marrying a Latina girl

    Latinas are usually described as loving, sweet and very nice women. They are known for their joy. The character of the Latin woman is much more mellow, more sugary, syrupy, they are more “sticky”, more flattering…Maybe that's what makes them attractive.
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    Chacarita Is Buenos Aires’s Quirkiest Neighborhood. Get There Soon. - New York Times

    Very good restaurants in the area, a must: “SEDE - central whiskey”. https://maps.app.goo.gl/GxAjPE4Bvz9bM9tSA
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    Chacarita Is Buenos Aires’s Quirkiest Neighborhood. Get There Soon. - New York Times

    I find it very interesting and it also has its attractions, restaurants, the cemetery, bookstores and cafes. https://www.buenosairesfreewalks.com/barrios/what-to-do-in-chacarita/
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    Question to local members

    I joined in May 2023 when I was planning my trip, trying to find information from foreigners who are already living here and could help me with some questions, I really enjoy sharing experiences.
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    Any guesses where we think the Blue dollar exchange rate will head in 2024?

    Yes, I have read that specialists agree that by the end of the year it will be $ 1500 but sincerely in Argentina you never know, everything is always a surprise.
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    Newcomer More restrictions and controls on airlines?

    I had to do the same, I am also a digital namade.
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    Politics Senators - Secondhand shame!

    They will even earn more than the president, that's really crazy.... https://www.lanacion.com.ar/politica/con-el-nuevo-aumento-los-senadores-pasaran-a-cobrar-mas-que-el-presidente-y-que-todos-los-ministros-nid19042024/
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    Any of you recommend any opportunities to volunteer in soup kitchens or churches in Buenos Aires?

    Look here you have many places distributed by neighborhoods where you can collaborate, you can request information before, there is all the information. https://quieroayudar.org/SerVoluntario
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