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    Politics The Government denounced an embezzlement of funds of USD 341 million in the delivery of the Progresar Scholarships - Infobae

    The Government denounced an embezzlement of funds of USD 341 million in the delivery of the Progresar Scholarships - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/02/el-gobierno-denuncio-una-malversacion-de-fondos-por-usd-341-millones-en-la-entrega-de-las-becas-progresar/ May 02...
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    Economy Dollar deposits increased by USD 3 billion since Milei took office: how it impacts reserves - Infobae

    Dollar deposits increased by USD 3 billion since Milei took office: how it impacts reserves - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/04/18/los-depositos-en-dolares-aumentaron-en-usd-3000-millones-desde-que-asumio-milei-como-impacta-en-las-reservas/ April 18, 2024 Private...
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    Politics They hacked the driver's license database: it contains almost 6 million records and they ask for USD 3,000 to return them - Infobae

    They hacked the driver's license database: it contains almost 6 million records and they ask for USD 3,000 to return them - Infobae Source...
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    Where do you buy or sell your USD?

    A question for you all on where you get the best rate (to market) from your USD? I have exchanged USD from supermarkets in Barrio Chino. I have transferred USD to Western Union to get local pesos. However, where is one able to buy USD? Ideally from Transfer from US bank account or USDT via...
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    Real Estate News Opportunity in the midst of the crisis: There are more than 30,000 apartments for less than USD 85,000 - Infobae

    Opportunity in the midst of the crisis: There are more than 30,000 apartments for less than USD 85,000 - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/20/oportunidad-en-medio-de-la-crisis-hay-mas-de-30000-departamentos-por-menos-de-usd-85000/ March 20, 2024 The real...
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    Newcomer Will $700 USD be sufficient for dining out expenses for two people over a two-week in Buenos Aires?

    What could I have in general with that kind of money? Just cheap meals? I mean maybe street food stalls, or maybe I could dine in good restaurants? I'm not looking for anything fancy, we don't really want to cook in the evenings.
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    Economy After approaching its record, Bitcoin fell to about USD 66,200: how much can it reach according to specialists - Infobae

    After approaching its record, Bitcoin fell to about USD 66,200: how much can it reach according to specialists - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/04/el-bitcoin-supero-los-usd-65000-y-se-acerca-a-su-record-a-cuanto-puede-llegar-segun-los-especialistas/ March 04, 2024...
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    Automotive Car Rental Deposits - 15,000 USD? (on credit card)

    Just browsed car rental prices and it seems like $40-50 USD per day is pretty common in Buenos Aires and Cordoba (overall total of around 78 USD for 1.5 days in my search). But, when I got to the bottom of the price on Travelocity.com a little note said: ...ummm, i thought i had some killer...
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    Real Estate News Country cost: Sharp rise in USD - Reporte Inmobiliario

    Country cost: Sharp rise in USD - Reporte Inmobiliario Source: https://www.reporteinmobiliario.com/article5415-costo-country:-fuerte-suba-en-usd February 6, 2024 The costs to carry out a country-type house increased sharply in dollars during December. Questions regarding how to...
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    Apartment Rental How do I pay my rent in USD when I don't have USD cash?

    My rent is coming up soon and it is in USD. I have USD but I do not have cash USD. How am I supposed to pay my rent? Thanks
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    Banking How to bring in USD Legally to buy property?

    Hi, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I need to bring in USD cash Legally (for paper trail for escribano) but I don't know how. I called up https://www.puentenet.com/ and one other capital markets company and they both said they only do transfers to bank account only. Of course , seller only wants...
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    Economy Do I need to think about inflation even if I live with USD from overseas rental income

    If I live in buenos aires or other cities,I will try to live with USD and I exchange ARS one time in few days. I will get rental income and it is foreign currency(maybe USD). need I still worry about inflation a lot? And Does shop allow to pay USD?
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    Banking Get USD in Santiago, Chile

    I'm going to Santiago, Chile, soon and I wanna try to get USD there with my ATM or Credit Card from a Swiss account. Anybody has done it before and can tell me which bank to go to? Don't feel like wasting to much time looking around so thanks for giving me a specific hint (I know this might...
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    Western Union gave me $500 USD in 100 peso bills

    The lady at the counter said we only have 100s is that OK? But I wasn't paying attention and thought she meant 1000s so I said fine Next minute she pulls out these enormous sacks of cash and I had to fill my entire backpack and a large shopping bag. Wtf.. Anyone know If I take it into a bank...
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    Visas Visa Rentista and the need for pesification

    Hello, I have a visa rentista from 11.2022 - it’s end 11.2023 I have enough passive income for new emigration rules to extend my visa. I can send it to my Argentinian bank accounts in USD (I already have a USD account) - In the new system can I withdraw USD or I must convert it to Peso and...
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    Economy Argentina's continued collapse by another Redditor in June 2023

    Just came across this report- How much of this is true? Looks quite worrisome. :( "I was just here, it is true they work for visa bank cards that a foreign. But f*ck my life that was the most expensive place I've ever travelled. They have somehow priced inflation like 6 months ahead, even...
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    Newcomer living cost for one person in BA?

    Hi I want to know living cost for one person.But no cost for rent.Can you tell me price for 2 bedroom in safety area? and I think I will get money from overseas.(maybe USD or KRW) I think I will eat out sometimes and travel by airplane 1 or less times a year. Also,I want privite health...
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