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    Outbound tourism from Argentina to Chile up 130% Year over Year

    The restaurant prices in BA are getting too expensive. I wonder how they can all stay in business? I noticed a big slow down in people dining out. Some of the cafes I have seen busier are very slow. I know some people are on vacation but even accounting for that I can't help but think that...
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    Politics What does Trump's victory mean for Argentina?

    Is anyone else concerned that Milei seems to be aligned too much with the USA even if it won't benefit Argentina? Or maybe Argentina's relationship to China will somehow tip to a negative point just because Milei is trying to mirror everything Trump is doing...
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    Property Deed Closings in CABA reached their all-time high in 7 years in December 2024

    I have 3 friends that bought new developments that will not be done for 2 years. They put a down payment and making payments? So this is not included in these #'s above?
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    Inflation Is Falling, But Argentines 'Are Not Yet Better Off': Milei's Gamble Under Fire

    I see both sides of this. Seems like the poorest and middle class are paying the biggest toll. The rich are just getting richer it seems like. My poor friends are struggling and stopped eating beef. My more affluent friends here all got rich buying banking stocks and oil and utility stocks last...
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    Why Amazon.com is struggling to crack Argentina

    Like anywhere people are willing to pay a premium to get it quickly. Amazon prices even with the eliminated import taxes still adds up with shipping and the vat tax. I ordered some stuff but it took forever to get here. My friend lets me use his ML account and stuff gets here mostly in 1 day.
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