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    Best country to move to when life in Argentina becomes intolerable

    If discussion is about life becoming intolerable due to financial crisis and the dispute turns to: One might get a pretty good idea who the first victim of such crisis might be. Let's get back on track.
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    Best country to move to when life in Argentina becomes intolerable

    First and obvious choice would be neighboring countries with Paraguay as first. Then easy return to Argentina when it is about to get better. Second choice, I have to agree with Colombia fans: nice culture, friendly people, inexpensive, best healthcare, good expat support and infrastructure.
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    Immigration / Rentista Visa

    Thanks, lots good points and some cant even disagree with. Definitely two viewpoints collided. But also forgot to mention: CRIME, second lowest in South America.
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    Immigration / Rentista Visa

    Here is my list Paraguay is better country for expats than Argentina. Whats yours? 1. Nicer people. 2. Virtually no taxes 3. Better food. Organic vegetables and grass fed beef by default. 4. Better health care*. 4. Pleasantly corrupt police and government officials accepting reasonable...
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    Immigration / Rentista Visa

    Consider Paraguay instead. Easy residency, foreign income not taxed and nice people. Downside: USD1500 a month a bit low for family of 3.
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    Yellow fever shot

    I propose mandatory two week reconsideration period after reading insert.
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    Xoom Money Transfer

    This must be Argentina specific requirement. No such condition for EU based account.
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    Transferring money from PayPal

    Paypal->Xoom->ArgAcct
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    massive power failure

    Florida Power and Light: Customer charge: Fuel: First 1000 kWh at $0.022270. Over 1000 kWh at $0.032270 and Non-fuel: First 1000 kHh at $0.066850. Over 1000 kWh at $0.077400 Other charges: Storm charge 0.39, Gross receipts tax $0.94, Franchise charge $2.29, Utility tax $3.39
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    Please help me find answers to these questions.

    To all participants. congratulations for taking part in his pipe dream. He will never get a visa.
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    I love the Venezuelans in Buenos Aires

    Not the case in Chile. Know Ve doctor who drove taxicab in Miami and decided to move to Santiago where his certification is recognized.
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    I’ve had my visa rejected despite my nearly complete citizenship process

    Love this country. :)) And I would be lining up to, if only afip was less efficient.
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    Best U.S.-based bank for expats in Argentina

    It is called billpay and every bank provides it now free with online account access. Also, paypal does it more efficiently with immediate transfers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_bill_payment
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    US citizen deported at Ezeiza

    Happened before. They had a bunch of pesky empire nocs that they want to get rid off without much fuss so they go after hapless backpackers and make it part of new publicized law enforcement campaign. No one raises eyebrows and after a while things go back to normal.
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    Pope: How rude can you get?

    http://leozagami.com/2019/03/27/pope-francis-latest-propaganda-stunt-regarding-his-ring-gets-worldwide-attention/
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    A Story of Culture Shock and a Scam in Palermo

    Purpose of this dribble is clearly to get sympathy starting from the very first bolshevik style virtue signaling sentence "I'm American and grew up poor". Secondly, normal people take action when kinds are abused, not debating if its "culturally acceptable". They do not drop sharp objects...
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    Returning

    My most fav book in late teens. Game for reading night but eng ok? ;)
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    Argentina minimum wage now lower than Bolivias

    Feel free to come to Paraguay and live a life of luxury. Minimum monthly wage: USD350.00 http://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/economia/hacienda-incluira-reajuste-del-minimo-en-el-pgn-2019-1716473.html
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    What Latin American Countries have normal, working mail service?

    There are several forwarding services in Paraguay that work with Amazon. Packages are sent to Miami and then to Asuncion or CDE. They also make sure their customers are not over-charged by customs.
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    Shocking new income requirement for visa rentista?

    Pensionado correct. So back up plan for next year may be py cedula, for us chaco_rats.
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