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    Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’

    Just consider the other choices to understand why.
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    US Embassy: presidential election voting reminder for citizens in ARG

    No receipt for ballot. Good luck!
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    US Embassy: presidential election voting reminder for citizens in ARG

    I tried dropping off my mail-in ballot at the embassy in BS. AS. No appointment necessary. Just tell the staffers at the walk up window and they'll have a ballot box brought to you to drop the ballot envelope in. My ballot NEVER reached its destination. In 2024 I was able to fax it.
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    Western Union money transfer

    You obviously haven't been to your local Chinese market.
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    Western Union money transfer

    WU rate fast approaching 1600 which means prices will rise on many items.
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    Chinese EVs are everywhere in Argentina

    What world are you living in?
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    Chinese EVs are everywhere in Argentina

    Finfing parts and mechanics able to fix these vehicles might be an issue.
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    The awful state of our economy

    Some see the glass as half empty while others see it as half full.
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    The awful state of our economy

    Yesterday I took the Tren de la Costa from Olivos to Tigre. It's a scenic 30 minute trip. Arriving at Tigre Delta station, which is directly in front of the Trilenium casino, you couldn't but notice a huge crowd waiting for Park De La Costa to open. The line stretched from the entrance of that...
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    The awful state of our economy

    Just returned from an afternoon at the Abasto shopping center. Not only was it packed but the food court there, which isn't cheap, was wall to wall people. Seems nobody told those there that many in Argentina are dirt poor. Not all doom and gloom. Glad to see it like that.
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    Anti-Argentina conspiracy theories at World Cup

    Losers complaining. Nothing new.
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    A break on supermarket prices

    Carrefour supermarkets have a far better selection of wine and often run a 3 for 2 sale.
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    Western Union money transfer

    I'll repeat, in part, comments posted on this thread some time ago. Bear in mind I am not in any way financially connected to WU other than as a user. I've used WU for years without issues and have complete confidence in their ability and honesty in completing my transactions. The fee is just a...
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    Indio Solari 1949-2026

    Was first in Argentina in 2012 and honestly never heard of this guy. Seriously.
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