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    Zillionaire Peter Thiel moves to Argentina

    "Mr. Thiel, who has vehemently opposed taxes in the United States, grew more interested in Argentina after California political groups began discussing a voter initiative that would apply a 5 percent tax on the assets of the state’s billionaires." Assumption here is he would pay less taxes in...
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    Western Union blocks domestic self-transfers in Argentina (Galicia for me)

    You can just go to the link and register. https://www.westernunion.com/ar/es/how-to-register.html I don't think you need an individualized link.
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    Honduras Gate

    "A leaked audio recording points to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, Javier Milei, and Donald Trump as attempting to create a platform to spread fake news about the administrations of Claudia Sheinbaum, Lula, and Gustavo Petro"...
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    Maintaining permanent residency under new rules

    Prior Authorization: If you plan a prolonged absence that may exceed these limits, you must request prior authorization from the DNM before leaving.
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    Maintaining permanent residency under new rules

    The current rules (for permanent residency), established by Decree 366/2025, differentiate between "old" and "new" residents: Residencies granted BEFORE May 28, 2025: You can remain outside Argentina for up to two (2) consecutive years. Residencies granted AFTER May 28, 2025: You can remain...
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    Pago Facil Wallet

    When the same thing happened to me with pago facil, i sent them my US bank statement showing my savings. But it wasn't enough so I could not reactivate my pago facil account. This situation didn't impact my ability to send and receive Western Union to my bank account or for cash pick up. It...
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    Immigration lawyer

    I agree. Paula is one of the best immigration attorneys in Argentina.
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    Diet: Living on beef and eggs

    Olive oil is the best tasting and the healthiest in my opinion.
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    Immigration lawyer

    I also strongly recommend Paula. She is sharp, hardworking, compassionate and ethical.
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    Travel Ideas

    It seems we have similar tastes. My wife and I have also been to Rio, and Paraty, and Ilha Grande. It was a great experience. I recommend staying away from the crowded beaches especially over the weekends. Unfortunately, the areas lack bathroom facilities and people have no choice but utilize...
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    Travel Ideas

    I am in the same boat. I would like to find places to visit in Argentina or other countries close by such as Brasil, and especially would like recommendations for hotels and etc... I wouldn't mind finding a nice retreat where they feed you freshly made healthy food and offer some nature...
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    The Argie knife in the back didn't take long

    Why is it a knife in the back for Argentina to sell soybeans to China or who ever wants to buy them? I guess you can blame Milei for temporarily lifting the grain tax to raise even more capital, but don't you guys think he asked Washington for permission first? China had stopped buying from the...
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    Western Union money transfer

    I tired wise today. Exchange rate was 1337 vs WU 1357. It is still a little better than WU once we add the fees. It says the receiver's bank will get it in couple hours. So it is not a bad alternative to WU. I have not tried remitly yet. But it shows exchange rate of 1345 and the fee is only...
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    Western Union money transfer

    It says: "We could not send to this account as we are unable to recognise the bank of the recipient." I sent WISE a message, Let's see if they can solve the issue. The exchange rate today is the same as WU by the way.
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    Advice needed! SSI payments stopped

    Hello Steve. This is useful information. My father-in-law has the same problem. One question is your address with SS a US address or an Argentine address? Thanks
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