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  1. nikad

    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
  7. 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.
  9. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. nikad

    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.
  13. nikad

    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.
  14. nikad

    How an Argentine Can Get a Bank Account in the USA

    Wells Fargo was horrible in every possible way.
  15. 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
  16. nikad

    How an Argentine Can Get a Bank Account in the USA

    Yes, I opened mine in Florida years ago. Very friendly with foreigners and easy to deal with.
  17. nikad

    How an Argentine Can Get a Bank Account in the USA

    Just go to TD bank and they should do it with their passport no problem. Other banks are a pain in the butt.
  18. nikad

    Colon Theatre: US National Youth Orchestra & Jean-Yves Thibaudet

    Aug 10th 4pm. Tickets start @3000$ pesos. A great opportunity to visit the opera theatre. https://teatrocolon.org.ar/produccion/extraordinario-09/
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    Does anyone know if critical care insurance is available in Argentina?

    A separate policy for ICU is not available in Arg. However all insurance policies must comply with PMO ( mandatory coverage ) so even if you get the cheapest and with copays, hospitalization in an emergency or as a result of acute illness would be 100% covered.
  20. nikad

    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    My husband is American so it was more or less expected that if not in Arg we would be there. I honestly thought trying to get all the required documentation, visas, etc was more straightforward, faster and easier. At this point we see no difference at all, as a matter of fact I think my Italian...
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