The US Issues a "Do Not Travel" warning to these 21 Countries. I was in Venezuela many years ago, BC ( Before Chavez). when the country was still "normal". I would love to visit North Korea just because the place is so weird. In YouTube videos the place looks like something out of a Twilight...
I’ve used Xoom for years, it’s a PayPal company. You can transfer money from your US bank account to Argentina in pesos.
They have competitive rates. You can pick up the cash in pesos at various local sites. The MORE place on Libertad and Santa Fe is very popular. ATM machines are not practical...
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis died at 88. I'm not big on religion but give him credit for going after pedofile priests during his tenure.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I sometimes think Argentina is the scam capital of the world. Be that as it may, I found that the US Embassy here in BA has a business section. You might want to contact them for advice. Good luck and keep us posted.
A recent New York Post article claims Argentina will release classified documents regarding former Nazi Fugitives who escaped to South America after WW II.