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  1. B

    What are all these exchange rates I see on the websites (Dólar tarjeta, Dólar MEP, Dólar Mayorista, CEPO)??

    I have only been in Argentina for a little while now but I am still confused by all of these exchange rates. I understand the blue dollar is the cash rate but I feel like an idiot that I have been here almost a year and I still don't fully understand all of the different exchange rates. I...
  2. N

    Credit cards (Mastercard and Visa) Lower than the official exchange rate in Argentina in US dollars

    Did the credit cards stop using the MEP rate? I am getting significantly lower than the MEP rates. I know they charge some % but it seems like it's not connected anymore. Any advice or insights on this?
  3. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales Property prices without the exchange rate controls: here's what you need to know - La Nacion Propiedades

    Property prices without the exchange rate controls: here's what you need to know - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/casas-y-departamentos/precio-de-las-propiedades-sin-el-cepo-cambiario-esto-es-lo-que-hay-que-saber-nid22052025/ May 24, 2025 After six...
  4. lemonade

    Cuevas (money exchange firms) getting Robbed!

    Be careful! My friend told me they were at a Cueva in Palermo and it was getting robbed by guns with masks and guns. I never heard about this. I always wondered why thieves don't just sit outside of Western Union and rob people? Are cuevas getting robbed a thing?? Has anyone got robbed before...
  5. BuySellBA

    Real Estate Sales How much will properties cost without the exchange rate controls? - La Nacion Propiedades

    How much will properties cost without the exchange rate controls? - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/casas-y-departamentos/fin-del-cepo-que-va-a-pasar-con-los-precios-de-las-propiedades-con-las-ventas-y-el-costo-de-nid14042025/ April 19, 2025...
  6. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News How much will properties cost without the exchange rate controls? - La Nacion Propiedades

    How much will properties cost without the exchange rate controls? - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/casas-y-departamentos/fin-del-cepo-que-va-a-pasar-con-los-precios-de-las-propiedades-con-las-ventas-y-el-costo-de-nid14042025/ April 16, 2025 The...
  7. All the Answers

    Economy Milei said he plans to go to a flexible exchange rate after the dollar restrictions are lifted, in line with what the IMF is asking for - Infobae

    Milei said he plans to go to a flexible exchange rate after the dollar restrictions are lifted, in line with what the IMF is asking for - Infobae Source...
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    Economy The Government relaxed the exchange rate restrictions: which financial dollar operations are facilitated from today? - Infobae

    The Government relaxed the exchange rate restrictions: which financial dollar operations are facilitated from today? - Infobae Source...
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    Economy Super peso: the market is excited by exchange rate stability but still sees risks - Infobae

    Super peso: the market is excited by exchange rate stability but still sees risks - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/09/super-peso-el-mercado-se-ilusiona-con-la-estabilidad-cambiaria-pero-todavia-ve-riesgos/ September 09, 2024 After several months of volatility in...
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    Economy Zero emission plan: the shortage of pesos is beginning to be felt in the exchange market - Infobae

    Zero emission plan: the shortage of pesos is beginning to be felt in the exchange market - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/06/plan-emision-cero-la-escasez-de-pesos-se-empieza-a-sentir-en-el-mercado-cambiario/ September 06, 2024 The gap between the prices of...
  11. Finance Prof

    ‘Uncertainty’ over government decision to postpone end of exchange restrictions

    Seems like the government's biggest priority is lowering inflation. I think they should be working to end CEPO ASAP but not sure this is going to have a happy ending next year. The government says we are at the lowest levels of the recession but I'm not so sure...
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    Economy Is there an exchange delay? Why the Government denies it and some economists warn about this trend - Infobae

    Is there an exchange delay? Why the Government denies it and some economists warn about this trend - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/05/17/hay-atraso-cambiario-por-que-el-gobierno-lo-niega-y-algunos-economistas-alertan-sobre-esa-tendencia/ May 17, 2024 President...
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    Politics Milei denied that there is an exchange delay, defended the adjustment and stated that he is “getting closer” to lifting the stocks - Infobae

    Milei denied that there is an exchange delay, defended the adjustment and stated that he is “getting closer” to lifting the stocks - Infobae Source...
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    Economy The 2% adjustment of the official dollar is once again under scrutiny and the IMF suggested a more flexible exchange rate policy - Infobae

    The 2% adjustment of the official dollar is once again under scrutiny and the IMF suggested a more flexible exchange rate policy - Infobae Source...
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    Politics The CEO of Worldcoin visited Argentina and the lobby advances to extend the dangerous iris scanning in exchange for money - Infobae

    The CEO of Worldcoin visited Argentina and the lobby advances to extend the dangerous iris scanning in exchange for money - Infobae Source...
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    Politics Milei spoke again about the exit from the stocks: the plan to avoid an exchange crisis and the pending idea of dollarization - Infobae

    Milei spoke again about the exit from the stocks: the plan to avoid an exchange crisis and the pending idea of dollarization - Infobae Source...
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    Economy What's coming for the dollar: 6 conditions to lift the exchange rate - Infobae

    What's coming for the dollar: 6 conditions to lift the exchange rate - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/10/lo-que-viene-para-el-dolar-6-condiciones-para-levantar-el-cepo-cambiario/ March 10, 2024 President Milei promised to eliminate the control scheme “as soon as...
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    Economy Despite the reduction in the exchange gap, the Government is in no rush to lift the dollar clampdown - Infobae

    Despite the reduction in the exchange gap, the Government is in no rush to lift the dollar clampdown Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/08/a-pesar-de-la-reduccion-de-la-brecha-cambiaria-el-gobierno-no-tiene-apuro-para-levantar-el-cepo-cambiario/ March 08, 2024 The IMF does...
  19. MirelJeffer

    Economy Less brain drain in the tech industry?: How does the smaller exchange rate gap impact talent retention? - Infobae

    Less brain drain in the tech industry?: How does the smaller exchange rate gap impact talent retention? - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/02/26/menos-fuga-de-cerebros-en-la-industria-tech-como-impacta-la-menor-brecha-cambiaria-en-la-retencion-de-talentos/ February...
  20. JennyBack

    Economy What is going to happen to the dollar: is it possible to achieve exchange rate unification by mid-year? - Infobae

    What is going to happen to the dollar: is it possible to achieve exchange rate unification by mid-year? - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/02/26/que-va-a-pasar-con-el-dolar-es-posible-llegar-a-la-unificacion-cambiaria-para-mitad-de-ano/ February 26, 2024 President...
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