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    22% of the UBA medical students are foreigners

    Not everything and everybody are the same to be honest. I have had many classmates and colleagues from other countries. On one hand Argentina has always attracted immigrants from neighboring countries, that have settled, are perm residents, had children that were born here, etc. Being a doctor...
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    Non residents will be charged to access Public Healthcare and Education

    https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/12/03/el-gobierno-anuncio-que-las-universidades-nacionales-y-los-hospitales-publicos-les-cobraran-aranceles-a-los-extranjeros/
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    How much of a problem is the language barrier in your daily life as an expat?

    Afaik Japanese would not accept any other language other than their own. They refuse to learn and speak English and they truly believe that you should learn their language to communicate with them and not the other way around, as opposed to Chinese and Taiwanese for example.
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    Where to buy a leather jacket

    You have several on Murillo street in Villa Crespo. Some tourists go there, but locals as well.
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    How's everyone hanging in there with the cost of living these days?

    Indeed. My guessis that maybe in some places there are people rhat still hold them... not sure tbh.
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    How's everyone hanging in there with the cost of living these days?

    Those are IDs that are no longer issued. They only issue DNI and passports.
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    Will there be Black Friday and where to buy home stuff?

    Black Friday here is a tease... no big savings really and a headache to get things delivered. Don't keep your hopes up.
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    How much of a problem is the language barrier in your daily life as an expat?

    This is true: people from some provinces have trouble keeping up with Porteños when speaking.
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    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
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    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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