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Jajajajajaja! So nice to read a post that has nothing to do with covid or inflation ;)

I’m sorry to add that I would not want a bunch of customs officers at EZE to know (and possibly share) that you were traveling with so much cash.

I think the key factor in the original post is that there is a school-aged child involved. As complicated as Argentina is, the bilingual school options in BA are far superior to most other cities in Latin America, certainly in comparison to Uruguay. If he is set on South America, Argentina is...

Sure the politics are a disaster but at least there are more than two true political parties (unlike in the US), so to get any real power they generally have to make friends/alliances with another party and make some compromises. Lots of changing alliances but it’s a bit refreshing to have some...

You ask questions with complicated and ever-changing answers. I would highly recommend you use the search function on this site, settle in for a lot of reading and advice, and then, if you’re still feeling brave, ask away!

100% agree. Great perspective and sound advice. She sounds like she has nothing but time to fight you for money and blame. Just let it go and think of your kid and having a good relationship with him. It does take two to tango, so get off the dance floor.

I second Belgrano R. We lived there and loved it. We were in a building (with decent security) but originally wanted a house, but people stay in that area forever and we couldn’t find one to rent. I always felt safe there, no matter the time of day. The area around Avenida Melian is...

Whenever I hear someone being cavalier about coronavirus and how these precautions are limiting their personal freedom, I want to remind them that we are part of a community here and It’s Not All About You. But, if that doesn’t get through, I’d ask them to read any well-reported stories (NY...

Helpful info all. This is one of those times where I’m very thankful for BAExpats. Nothing like crisis to remind you of some of what’s really important...health, safety and helping others. Please keep us posted on your return journey. We’re all rooting for you during these crazy times...

I am so sorry to hear of your stressful situation. I would really encourage you to reach out to your embassy to see how they might help you. I can’t imagine you starting that trek without knowing you’re going to be allowed to arrive safely in BA. Hopefully, your ages (particularly your...

What is the long term strategy, really? To keep everyone locked up at least until September? Until a vaccine is available? My understanding has always been that the majority of people are going to be exposed to covid-19, and need to be exposed to it, to achieve herd immunity. The point of...

Good choice. It’s a good time not to make long -term commitments that involve a lot of cash that you can’t liquidate easily. Not just in BA.

I’m thinking they would also like to know who has had it and may now have some level of immunity (and be able to go back to work or help others, with blood plasma donation). Italy has even been considering the idea of a kind of antibody ID card, which has all kinds of pluses and minuses. But...

I think for preventative care, in normal times, and for the bulk of the population, the medical care in Argentina is heads above the general medical care in the US as a whole. However, the OP is faced with a choice of whether to go from lockdown in Peru to either Argentina or to California in...

I think Argentina is doing a better job of managing and controlling the spread of the virus so far, but California is also doing a pretty good job and is heading into summer, rather than winter/virus season. Yes, LA is a bit of a hot spot in the state, but the Governor of CA is way more on top...

Wow the tone of these posts changed fast! Might be a record. Regardless of the subject, when you post an assertion that a politician does not lie (ever!?), you might need to back that up with something beyond a link to an interview.

Yes, indeed, obviously I can imagine that many now might feel like leaving Argentina is a better idea than riding it out in times of uncertainty. But do expats here actually know long-term expats who have left? For good, because of coronavirus? Do expats who have stayed really feel like they...

Does it seem like long-term expats in Argentina are leaving in droves? I’ve gotten the impression that many felt safer in Argentina at first, but maybe not as much now. Do members here know many who have left? Maybe the flight was canceled due to lack of demand? Good luck getting a refund...

Shelter in Place in California has now been extended until May 3. CA is starting to be seen as an example of successful (so far) initial flattening of the curve. I am hoping that there will be an antibody test developed so that people who have tested positive or suspect they had covid-19 can...

I’m making a personal decision to assume you are kidding. Maybe bored at home and trying to be provocative? Opportunism these days is especially cruel. You will get no sympathy here for your beer fund or your nest egg.