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I see no ostentation. I was moved by his speech and demeanor. The mocking lion photo is a disgrace.

Astonishing. He is fluent in Spanish and Italian. Spent 18 years in Peru, became a Peruvian citizen. Member of the Augustinian order, Mathematician. Native of Chicago. Reserved, not inclined to express views publicly but appears to be a 'centrist'.

I know this operation very well having used it many times. Some years ago there was a train destined for Mar del Plata and Pinamar. At General Guido they split the train. Some coaches were uncoupled and sent to Pinamar. This was obviously a cost saving measure. The service was dropped for a...

Milei cut the service from daily to three times a week, then he eliminated it 100%. As for supporting a train that you don't use, do you propose eliminating state primary and secondary schools for people who don't have children?

Before Milei it ran daily. I have ridden it many times and it was always sold out.

Steve, thanks for this. You have commented on your living situation over the years. And you have offered very useful advice to people who have had visa and various tramite problems. Now I understand better why you moved to where you are.

https://infocielo.com/politica-y-economia/adios-al-tren-a-pinamar-otro-servicio-que-desaparece-bajo-el-ajuste-de-milei#:~:text=%C2%B0%20DE%20ABRIL-,Adi%C3%B3s%20al%20tren%20a%20Pinamar:%20otro%20servicio Went to make a booking; discovered that the train to Pinamar has been discontinued...

People caught on trains with windows that don't open and no AC. Even worse on the subway. Imagine elevators stopped. What a nightmare

Someone posted tips are 'at LEAST 10%'. I though 10% was a GOOD TIP!

Boston= liberal and Democrat; Alexandria= liberal, Democrat; Chapel Hill; more Democrat than Rep, generally liberal; San Francisco: very liberal, Democrat; Miami: a mix I think. Fairly liberal socially, no? I believe they voted Republican in last election like most of Florida. I can't see that...

Argentines didn't have much trav el freedom during the Covid lockdowns.

In Argentina you have no choice as state schools are poor - and only give children 1/2 day of school. $700 a month is cheap compared to the leading bilingual schools in BsAs. Having to pay for private school is just one of the many inconveniences of living in Argentina. The now high COL seems...

The maximum monthly Social Security retirement benefit in 2025 is $5,108, achievable by delaying retirement until age 70 and earning the maximum Social Security wage cap for 35 years. For those retiring at full retirement age, the maximum benefit is $4,018 per month in 2025. You can continue...

I don't understand the talk about how well off people are, taking vacations in Brazil, Miami etc. Just how large a group is this? Talking to several middle class retired people (Argentine) recently I get a different picture. One couple live in a flat of about 50 meters in a middle class...

I don't think you can generalize about the whole country. It's true that a lot has changed since the Covid lockdowns. There is less social activity. A lot turned to Zoom and never fully recovered. Life is more relaxed in Florida in my experience (though I don't know Miami where it is...

I was not referring to you however a person can live in many US cities without a car. I know several people living on very low Social Security in good subsidized housing. If Medicare does not cover all costs, Medicaid steps in. Public transportation is either free or 1/.2 fare for seniors...

You misunderstood. If you are living abroad and not working for a US employer that pays into Social Security you CAN NOT make contributions to Social Security, hence if you work in Argentina and are working for anything other than a US employer you will not get credit for those years. Some...

Given the huge number of people working in negro and the fact that the statistics are dubious, I agree, however I keep reading posts on this site about how reasonable prices are, especially compared to the US. The problem is most Argentinos live in Argentina and from what I can tell some of...

You are absolutely correct. The decline began long before 12 years ago. And even if the economy starts to improve it will take many, many years before the country is stable.

Yes, that distorts the statistics. What is the percentage of people working in 'negro'? 40% And of course these people will not get pensions so they will be all the more impoverished.