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I think both points are valid. It’s true that foreign buyers and expats can create perceptions of unfairness, especially when locals struggle to access housing. But as mentioned, Palermo is largely a wealthy, established neighborhood, and tourism does bring benefits to many people and...

Honestly, this doesn’t surprise me at all. The cartels here operate with total impunity, and the police either look the other way or are directly involved. Streaming torture on Instagram? That’s next-level terrifying. Still, I heard the ones responsible were Peruvians, they should be deported...

I get your point, but Milei and his team actually recognized their mistakes, which is more than what the Peronists usually do. They know that for October they need to show people that it’s not just about macroeconomics, the everyday struggles matter too. Admitting the defeat and learning from it...

Honestly, I still support Milei. This was just a wake-up call, he needs to adjust his strategy and messaging. The policies could still make a difference if he connects better with everyday people. On the other hand, this is how Kicillof thanks the people of Buenos Aires: He will start applying...

I just checked on the Ecobici app, for tourists, a 1-ride pass (up to 45 minutes) costs 2,100 ARS, and you can buy more than one per day. There’s also a 1-day pass for 15,000 ARS, which gives you unlimited trips of up to 90 minutes each in 24 hours. If you go over the time limit, you get a...

That channel is super helpful! I also follow a podcast called ‘Expat Life Argentina’, they cover everything from renting apartments to cultural differences.

Super simple: think of it like the party preliminaries. You pick your favorite candidates within each party, and the winners move on to the general election. Anyone with an Argentine DNI can vote, it’s not just for locals.

As a fluent speaker, you have to get away from all things English and connect with only locals in Buenos Aires. Go out with them meet their families, music movies news all in Spanish. I noticed a 180 degree difference when I made this chance vs Just taking the classes!

If you’ve seen the series El Marginal, you should definitely check out the new one En el Barro. I finished it yesterday and honestly, it’s really good, definitely worth watching. It also has a lot of typical Argentine slang and expressions (the kind only Argentinians would fully get). I really...

I love La Alacena Trattoria, their pasta is easily some of the best in the city. The vibe is cozy too, not pretentious at all. https://maps.app.goo.gl/TfsVuPmjC8bb491S6

Hey, here’s something I found interesting: Argentina now leads all of Latin America in cryptocurrency ownership, with 19.8% of the population holding some kind of crypto. More than Brazil and El Salvador! What’s wild is that most of this growth comes from younger people (18 - 35), with almost...

So… Trump’s new tariff scheme kicked in Friday, and guess what? Uruguay and Argentina somehow ended up in the “low damage” category with just a 10% surcharge. That’s way less than Brazil’s brutal 50%, Canada’s 35%, or even the “standard” 15% that most countries got. Uruguay’s president says 10%...

Flybondi is great if you want to save money and don’t mind giving up some services. It’s low cost, so no premium comfort.

I assume you never had to apply for a B1/B2 or even a C1/D visa? The paperwork and gurdles you have to get through is a lot. And.., you have to apply in person.

Yes, totally! This is huge news for Argentines, they’re getting their “golden ticket” back to the U.S. after more than 20 years of having to apply for a visa. The not-so-great part? It’s going to take 2 or 3 years to actually happen… but it’s still a pretty strong symbolic move for Milei in...