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  1. nikad

    How much of a problem is the language barrier in your daily life as an expat?

    I can relate: DH is American and we have been together for 20 years. He is definitely not cut for languages, it took him a decent amount of time to speak and understand Spanish. I guess with my English being decent, we always communicated in this language, and so everybody blames it on me that...
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    Giving birth in argentina - Will my child be forcefully vaccinated?

    Vaccination is meant to protect large groups of population, not for your own benefit. Societies do not survive illness based on individual actions but collective efforts. Those against vaccines promoting their conspiracy theories, despise humankind. There is a reason why people live longer lives...
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    Giving birth in argentina - Will my child be forcefully vaccinated?

    People living in Argentina, permanently, temporarily, legally and illegally are subject to the same rights and obligations as it is stated by the National Constitution. It is always an option to give birth somewhere else.
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    Does anyone have contact at Re/Max, CABA - alquilar

    https://www.zonaprop.com.ar/departamentos-alquiler-q-paunero.html https://www.zonaprop.com.ar/departamentos-alquiler-temporal-q-paunero.html
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    How's everyone hanging in there with the cost of living these days?

    However somebody, somewhere is making huge profits out of this for sure...
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    How's everyone hanging in there with the cost of living these days?

    Based on what I have read, it will continue until next year's elections innoctober apparently. As a matter of fact they intend to lower the crawling peg rate to below 2% monthly...
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    Justification of origins of funds for real estate transaction

    The escribano needs to attest that this is legal money, so yes, you should have tax returns where it shows that money is declared in the US and get them apostilled. The escribano acts on behalf of Afip regarding origin of funds. They are public officers. Asking for this is pretty much standard...
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    Mentally ill American friend stuck in Argentina please advise!

    Read article 20 of the current law. It explains the process, rights, etc. https://www.comisionporlamemoria.org/archivos/cpm/normativa/saludmental/ley_nac_salud_mental_26657.pdf
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    Mentally ill American friend stuck in Argentina please advise!

    Hi! She will not be deported. Even if the police took her to the hospital, due to current laws, she can leave the facility whenever she wants. It may be a good idea to check with the embassy to see if they can give you assistance. If I was in your situation, I would talk to the hospitals...
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    VISA card purchases rate is worse now?

    WU was saying 1189 ARS - 1 USD a few mins ago.
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    VISA card purchases rate is worse now?

    1 ARS = 0.000936 USD 1 USD = 1067.821508 ARS
  12. nikad

    Iron Infusions

    There are oral supplements as well as iron shots and infusions. In order to get iron shots you will need a prescription from a doctor, the shot itself can be given by a doctor or nurse in an office setting. For iron infusions you will need prescription and access to a hospital or clinic facility...
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    La Nacion: The New Anses provision for those who are out of the country for more than 90 days

    It will not affect you, it is for benefits such as plans or puam, etc.
  14. nikad

    Diet: Living on beef and eggs

    A very interesting discussion. I believe that just like to fight certain illnesses the future seems to be personalized and targeted therapies based on DNA, the same could be said about whether a diet is more beneficial than others for certain individuals. Genetic differences can influence...
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    Could anyone recommend a funeral home in Buenos Aires.

    In order to send you in the right direction, it would be good to have some details, such as if the family / friends are fluent in Spanish, if the funeral would be in Argentina, if the family or friends that will handle this are in the city, etc.
  16. nikad

    I went and built a house...

    A few words: Being born here about 50 yrs ago, after being in charge of an 80 apt HOA for abou 8 years now, and having just recently interacted with contractors in my own property, I do not think I would dare building even a sand castle in my wildest dreams here. You do are brave! Respect!
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    Milei lowers 'Impuesto PAIS' to 7.5%

    When the commoner learns that prices of certain goods are higher in Arg than in Europe, or that sneakers are 1/3 of the price in Chile, when they see that travelling abroad is cheaper than going to the local beaches, etc.
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    How an Argentine Can Get a Bank Account in the USA

    https://locations.td.com/us they have over 1000 branches in the US. When you open with a passport only you must do it in person though.
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    How an Argentine Can Get a Bank Account in the USA

    Wells Fargo was horrible in every possible way.
  20. nikad

    How an Argentine Can Get a Bank Account in the USA

    I also had a Chase bank account in the past, no US address, no ITIN, very friendly but TD is easier when operating from abroad imo
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