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    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    So, today the Central Bank scooped up 23 million dollars, and that might just make the blue dollar keep going up. Plus, their reserves are dropping, which freaks people out about the peso's stability. When folks feel like the peso isn’t safe, they rush to buy dollars, and that pushes the blue...
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    Is buying a property and listing a fake price normal in Buenos Aires?

    Welcome to Argentina!:ROFLMAO: Here, it's pretty common for sellers to want to record the sale at a lower value than the actual property price, and there are a few reasons for that. The main one is to pay less in taxes, especially on the profit from the sale. By declaring a lower sale price...
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    Newcomer Looking for an Optical Store with English Speakers

    I've always gone to Pfortner in Recoleta, and I highly recommend them. It's a large store, and they have someone who speaks English, so you won’t have any issues there. Plus, they are very friendly. https://maps.app.goo.gl/kMTqUoJ9DNX1gBN18
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    Economy What is the average salary expected by Argentinians nowadays?

    I see your point about the recession, but I think it's important to recognize that certain sectors, like banking, are still performing relatively well, which is why their salary increases matched inflation. While many businesses are struggling, it's not the same for everyone. If workers’...
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    Newcomer Boca Juniors versus River Plate - Football match

    Tomorrow at 4 PM, the River vs Boca superclásico will be broadcast. Tickets for the match are impossible to get, but at least I'll be watching it at a good bar with friends. With these kinds of games, the atmosphere always feels like a party, and the passion from the locals is contagious. Of...
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    Economy Will Clothing Prices Drop?

    It’s no surprise they complain about not selling anything. With those ridiculous prices, no one’s going to buy! Clothing in Argentina has become a luxury. That’s a big reason sales are dropping. People just can’t afford to spend so much on clothes when basic necessities are already expensive...
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    Newcomer SUBE Digital

    Starting today, you can pay for public transportation tickets without a physical SUBE card. You simply tap your phone to pay. For now, this technology is only available on phones with NFC and Android 8 or higher. To start using the digital SUBE, just install the SUBE app, register, and, of...
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    More and more locals are fighting back against crime

    Another one from the weekend...
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    Politics Elon Musk calls to invest in Argentina after meeting up with Milei in LA

    Elon Musk praised Milei again: 'President Javier Milei is doing an incredible job restoring Argentina to greatness!'
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    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    This disgusting individual is accused of possessing and distributing child exploitation material, but he acts like it's nothing. He had visitors over, and they spent the whole time laughing, enjoying mate and tortas fritas... Unbelievable...
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    Politics May Pact: the CGT will convene the governors to ask them to reject Milei's proposal - Infobae

    May Pact: the CGT will convene the governors to ask them to reject Milei's proposal - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/03/03/pacto-de-mayo-la-cgt-convocara-a-los-gobernadores-para-pedirles-que-rechacen-la-propuesta-de-milei/ March 03, 2024 “They cannot vote on these...
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    Newcomer Tipping in BA

    If you enjoyed the service/attention, 10% is the norm.
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    Politics Ignacio Torres seeks to show power in the conflict with Milei and will bring together the Patagonian governors in the Senate - Infobae

    Ignacio Torres seeks to show power in the conflict with Milei and will bring together the Patagonian governors in the Senate - Infobae Source...
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    Politics Macri arrives in Buenos Aires today with the intention of meeting hand in hand with Milei and ordering the PRO internal - Infobae

    Macri arrives in Buenos Aires today with the intention of meeting hand in hand with Milei and ordering the PRO internal - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/02/19/macri-llega-hoy-a-buenos-aires-con-intenciones-de-reunirse-mano-a-mano-con-milei-y-ordenar-la-interna-del-pro/...
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    How To Get a Digital Nomad Visa - TechRound

    How To Get a Digital Nomad Visa - TechRound Source: https://techround.co.uk/guides/get-digital-nomad-visa/ January 15, 2024 Gone are the traditional days of commuting to the office five days a week as the standard mode of work. In our contemporary, post-pandemic world, an increasing number...
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