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    what's the deal with $USD in argentina?

    4.60..... I heard that if it goes above that price the "government" send in their men in black and threaten to close down their operation. Should stay at that price for some time.... don't see the dollar going any where for a while. The definition of "a while" in Argentina could be 1) a couple...
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    what's the deal with $USD in argentina?

    From my understanding dollars are available.... not at the official rate, but they are readily available at what the government calls "cuevas" (blackmarket), just check Ambito Financiero and there you can find the "informal" buy and sell rate for the day. Most Argentines know someone who knows...
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    Remodled apt in Recoleta

    Arenales x Uruguay
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    Remodled apt in Recoleta

    I am moving back to the USofA in March. I am remodeling my apt and I will be renting it out of as March 1st. It is located in Recoleta on an 8th floor. Low level noise, bright, bright, sunlight... 2 bedroom, one bedroom with queen size Hotel Collection bed, 2nd bedroom with full size bed Hotel...
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    Jury Duty

    I was summoned for Jury Duty in California in the month of Nov, 2011 - I forgot that I was suppose to serve. Does anyone know what I can do to rectify this situation. I was here in BsAs and it totally slipped my mind. Can I correct this through the US Embassy? Thanks
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    Picadas... where to go????

    I would love to have a great picada.... Any suggestions?
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    Shipping belonging back to the States???

    Does anyone have any experience shipping your furniture back to the US? I also have some artwork that I would like to take back and was told that getting art out of the country is very complicated. Everything I would be sending back was brought here from the US. Thanks in advance for your...
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    Can I pay utility bills with an USA credit card?

    I had been paying my bills through Rapi Pagos telephone payment service with my foreign credit cards up until last month, this month all payments were not accepted, I tried my ATM card and various credit cards (all US issued) with no luck. I think that with all the changes in the government's...
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    where is registro civil?

    That's where I got married. I'm not sure if it depends on your address, but that is the main office in Captial Federal.
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    Marriage

    Congratulations! I was married in Argentina and am presently going through a divorce here. Despite the fact that we are divorced in the US, we have property here and therefore our divorce is not valid till we divide our assets in Argentina. A word for the wise.... if you own property or if you...
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    Move out sale ! All furniture

    I can vouch for the character of this person, and she is legit. I met her in the US (Los Angeles, CA) many years ago, she is Argentine (American Citizen), she lives here as an resident and citizen and although I am not familiar with customs/immigration laws in this country I would venture to say...
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    Getting U$S back to the States

    I will... I met with an "Escribano" yesterday and he is the one that told me that it is very hard to get the money out of Argentina. Hopefully we will get some insight on this forum. In anycase I will keep you posted on any info I gather. At least I know that I can take back $10,000 on my return...
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    Getting U$S back to the States

    I will be selling a property and am wondering how do I get my money back to the US. The money will be in US dollars - as is custom, buyer willl be paying cash. I was told that it is very hard to get the money out of the country.
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    Moving back to the States... have apt 4 rent

    I'll be moving back to the US in the very near future, date to be determined. I own a beautiful 2 bed 1 1/2 bath apt in Recoleta. It is fully furnished. I know that all rental contracts are for 2 years here in BsAs. Is there anyway that I could rent with a 6 month or 1 year lease?
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    Single expats over 40

    Let's make plans.... would love to meet you guys.
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    Thanksgiving in BA

    I keep thinking about Thanksgiving.... I'm sad, first Thanksgiving in BsAs.... it's my favorite holiday.
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    Single expats over 40

    There seems to be a lot of younger expats here in BsAs. Are there any groups of over 40? Would love to meet new people, but most the people on these forums seem to be very young.
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    Divorcing In BsAs

    Thank you all for all the help. Oh my..... and after the divorce there is property to sell... how in God's name do I get the money back to the States? To all expats a word of advice - do not marry in Argentina, but if you do and you buy property with your new spouse and you are putting up the...
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    Divorcing In BsAs

    Do you know where online I can order the divorce papers with the Apostille? I was divorced in California, have checked their Superior court websites, I'm not finding a place to actually order the certified copy and Apostille for Argentina. Thanks for all your help.
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    Divorcing In BsAs

    Was divorced in the US, but married in BsAs. I need to get my US divorce papers appostilled... does anyone know if I can do this in Argentina? I have the originals. Thanks
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