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  1. sell1980

    Despite the economic crisis, are you still choosing Argentina as a place to live?

    I know things aren’t easy here right now , prices, uncertainty, all of it. You feel it every day, no way around that. But somehow… I’m still choosing Argentina. Not because the economic side doesn’t matter, it does, a lot. It affects plans, savings, even simple routines. But for me, it’s not...
  2. Avocado

    Social drama: Argentina's homeless crisis

    Number of people living on streets increased by 30% in Buenos Aires City over last year; Economic and mental health problems in the capital. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/social-drama-the-homeless-crisis.phtml
  3. VINO

    Argentina's wine industry faces deepest crisis in two decades

    It is very sad what is happening to the wine industry in Argentina. Many wineries and vineyards are going under. Domestic consumption has fallen off a cliff and exports are falling more than 20 year low. I wonder if something else is going on or with the overvalued peso Argentine wine is...
  4. BuySellBA

    Apartment Rental Tenant crisis: wages hit by rent and families going into debt to cope with housing costs - Ambito Financiero

    Tenant crisis: wages hit by rent and families going into debt to cope with housing costs - Ambito Financiero Source: https://www.ambito.com/real-estate/crisis-inquilina-salarios-golpeados-el-alquiler-y-las-familias-que-se-endeudan-afrontar-el-costo-del-hogar-n6235093...
  5. Pink Panther

    Milei Vowed to Fix Argentina’s Economy. Then Came a New Crisis - New York Times

    I did not realize just how bad things were. Just goes to show you how quickly things can turn. I guess the miracle story of the turn around in Argentina wasn't a miracle after all. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/world/americas/milei-argentina-economy.html
  6. BuySellBA

    Apartment Rental Renters in crisis: 37% of Buenos Aires City households rent, leaving young people in housing limbo - La Naciion Propiedades

    Renters in crisis: 37% of Buenos Aires City households rent, leaving young people in housing limbo - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.ambito.com/real-estate/inquilinos-crisis-un-37-los-hogares-caba-alquila-y-los-jovenes-quedan-un-limbo-habitacional-n6182378 August...
  7. Avocado

    Argentina’s kids in food crisis: Third of children suffering serious hardships

    What a disaster! 1/3 of kids are in a food crises. Very sad. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/argentinas-kids-in-food-crisis-third-of-children-suffering-serious-hardships.phtml
  8. M

    Tourism crisis: The government is considering a differential VAT rate to provide relief to the sector.

    Tourism crisis: The government is considering a differential VAT rate to provide relief to the sector. There are plans to reduce the VAT rate for tourism-related activities. The bill under consideration provides for a 10% rate for hotels and restaurants. The debate over the fragility of the...
  9. A

    Is There a Crisis in Bakeries? Day-Old Pastries Now on Discount

    It seems that now bakeries, in order to avoid losses, are selling day-old pastries with up to a 50% discount. It's pretty clear that prices have risen so much that they’re not selling enough, and they’ve found this way to avoid losing money. By doing this, they’re trying to boost consumption...
  10. BuySellBA

    Apartment Rental How much does a premium office rent for and how to reverse the coming crisis in that market? - La Nacion Propiedades

    How much does a premium office rent for and how to reverse the coming crisis in that market? - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/a-cuanto-se-alquila-una-oficina-premium-y-como-revertir-la-crisis-que-se-viene-en-ese-mercado-nid30032025/ March 31, 2025...
  11. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales Deeds: The real estate market closes its best period after six years of crisis - Infobae

    Deeds: The real estate market closes its best period after six years of crisis - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/12/10/escrituras-el-mercado-inmobiliario-cierra-su-mejor-periodo-tras-seis-anos-de-crisis/ December 10, 2024 The balance in CABA and the province of...
  12. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales Dissociated: In AMBA, while apartment prices have already overcome the crisis, house prices have not yet recovered their value - Infobae

    Dissociated: In AMBA, while apartment prices have already overcome the crisis, house prices have not yet recovered their value - Infobae Source...
  13. L

    Argentina Is Still in Crisis: Why Lower Inflation—and Milei—Might Not Last

    Fears of inflation have morphed into fears of job loss and poverty. As these two things get worse things will get worse for Milei. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/argentina/argentina-still-crisis
  14. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales The crisis impacts on hotels and developers are keeping an eye on their land - Ambito

    The crisis impacts on hotels and developers are keeping an eye on their land - Ambito Source: https://www.ambito.com/real-estate/la-crisis-impacta-los-hoteles-alojamiento-y-los-desarrolladores-ponen-el-ojo-sus-terrenos-n6051183 August 21, 2024 Hotels are coveted for their large...
  15. BuySellBA

    Apartment Rental After an extreme crisis, the rental market has been revitalized: Tips to keep in mind before signing - Infobae

    After an extreme crisis, the rental market has been revitalized: Tips to keep in mind before signing - Infobae Source...
  16. C

    Newcomer Due to the crisis, there are blocks-long lines for the vigil of San Cayetano

    I'm amazed at what faith and need can drive people to do. Amid the economic crisis, dozens of people gathered on Tuesday around the San Cayetano Sanctuary in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Liniers, waiting for the mass scheduled for Wednesday morning. They’re spending the night there, hoping...
  17. Ron

    Economy Crisis in Construction: Massive Layoffs and Company Closures, Demanding Solutions Now

    It looks like construction is one of the hardest-hit areas by the economy. They're going through a real crisis. Construction seems to top all the statistics as the sector that took the worst hit from the fiscal adjustments and the recession that has deepened in the past few months...
  18. CecilM

    Economy What are Argentinians doing to survive this economic crisis?

    Argentines are pawning their family jewels to get by. Every day, hundreds are selling their jewelry at gold dealers as a last resort to cope with the economic crisis. It's sad that people have to resort to this just to make ends meet...
  19. All the Answers

    Politics The food crisis that ended with the expulsion of Pablo de la Torre: suspicions and the urgency to distribute milk about to expire - Infobae

    The food crisis that ended with the expulsion of Pablo de la Torre: suspicions and the urgency to distribute milk about to expire - Infobae Source...
  20. N

    Politics The Gas Crisis

    Now it turns out that Alberto has no memory and is blaming Milei for the gas crisis. Here's a reminder of who really destroyed the hydrocarbons industry: Nestor, Cristina, and you. Do those names sound familiar...
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