Recent content by Starfish

This is exactly what so many people in Argentina are complaining about right now. If local factories are allowed to just white label and rebrand finished imports and sell them at an absurd markup in a captive market, then everyday consumers should absolutely have the right to import those same...

Think it's clear to most people this is not going to end up well. These kiosks are a good barometer for the typical company. Man if they can't make it, very telling. Not saying I have the answers but sure as hell know that all these businesses shutting down, no consumption, homelessness...

Corte Carniceria is the best of the best. It's my butcher of choice in Belgrano. It's on Av. Olazábal 1391. If you like chorizo you're in for a treat! They have it with garlic, jalapeño, curry, criollo, and many different spices. They also deliver. Their beef is also the best...

I guess this explains why the Jews are burning down all of Patagonia.

https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/argentinas-textile-sector-reels-as-import-surge-hits-job.phtml

https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/argentinas-textile-sector-reels-as-import-surge-hits-job.phtml

Good to hear from you. It would be interesting to read a comparison from you. I know Rio well. I enjoy the beach vibe but I have found the safety and crime situation is much worse in Rio vs. BA. But much better supermarket and fruits and vegetables there. How is life there @Darksider415?

Expats are getting killed!

But I think these are official rates which don't really matter. Blue exchange is what matters for the most part.

Curious to what you all think. I'm craving some good fried chicken but no one does it good here. What is your best fried chicken places? It has to be finger licking good!

Try Grimoldi which has a branch on Santa Fe/Rodriguez Pena. They have great hiking shoes. Merrell and Caterpillar which are great. https://www.grimoldi.com/trekkinghombre

Newly redesigned documents incorporate a polycarbonate safety chip to prevent forgeries; President Javier Milei first to register for new electronic DNI identification document. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/milei-first-in-line-as-argentina-launches-updated-id-card-passport.phtml

https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/video-rare-jellyfish-as-long-as-a-school-bus-seen-near-argentina-2862792-2026-02-04

Who knew that so many of you were so active. It is crazy but I have my dad in a nursing home in the US and the nurse told me the biggest problem they are dealing with in the old folks home is STD's. I couldn't believe it but looks like this is a big problem.