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I recall that books are the only item that customs allows into the country without a problem. I order Kindle books on Amazon.

When I wanted to transfer a larger amount to myself, the system prevented it because of my expired US passport. I had no problem transferring $500. I have paid the WU transfer fee for years. I've started using my VISA debit card for local purchases.

The neighborhoods with the highest number of properties recovered by the City were Balvanera (65 operations), La Boca (39), Almagro (28), Barracas (24) and Constitución (23).

As reported online and translated for this post as an example of the situation. Full text https://buenosaires.gob.ar/noticias/la-ciudad-recupero-500-propiedades-usurpadas The 500th operation was carried out yesterday at a hotel located at 1228 Chile Street in Monserrat, occupied by people who...

I live in a part of the city where there are properties that are occupied by people who are not the owners and do not pay rent. Word gets around among the neighbors. At least there is no violence or drugs where I live. I just received the following email from the mayor of Buenos Aires on...

A year ago I learned about how to get a discount on my phone bill with Movistar. During 2025, my phone bill increased at least one thousand plus pesos each month. It was time for another call to 114 to ask for reduction. I spoke with a woman who listened and never offered to give me another...

It was easy to narrow my selection of churches down to the one located at Esmeralda 162 near Diagonal Norte at 5:00pm where the Academia de Bach will perform their last concert of the year. I happened to talk with the oboist of Ensemble Concentus BA after their concert on Wednesday in Palacio...

Jeremy Rifkin closed the second edition of Water Week The academic gave a keynote lecture and at the time of the closure was accompanied by Minister Pablo Bereciartua, Charafat Afailal and Inés Camilioni. The second edition of Water Week ended with a Master Conference by renowned American...

I have returned to buying organic produce exclusively from Tallo Verde. El Brote Tienda describes their produce as "Premium and Organic" on their web page. When they removed either "organic" or "agroecological" from each description, I looked more closely. Were they really providing certified...

Cronograma de Puntos Verdes Móviles del 15 al 21 de noviembre COMUNA 1 • RETIRO. Todos los MIÉRCOLES de 10 a 14 h. en Plaza Libertad - en la FIAB sobre esquina Cerrito y Marcelo T. de Alvear. COMUNA 2 • RECOLETA. Todos los JUEVES de 10 a 14 h. en Parque Vicente López y Planes - en la...

In November, visit the Mobile Green Points to safely dispose of your mercury thermometer and take home a digital or infrared one by presenting a tax or service bill with your address. You can also leave other mercury measuring devices , such as barometers, hygrometers, and manometer tubes...

While an exact 2025 figure is not yet available, it is estimated that over 60,000 Americans live in Buenos Aires, a number that is expected to remain significant. This population includes a large number of expatriates who are attracted to the city for various reasons, despite the changing cost...

Forty women, most of them seniors, are searching for new living quarters before the building in which they live is demolished. They were given the deadline of November 25 to be out of the building in the Congreso area. An American friend recently informed me of their predicament. She...

My favorite store is Club Saludable on Av. Callao near Av. Cordoba. I want to share these photos I took to demonstrate the incredible variety of products they sell, including American brands.

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I had five monthly visits in three years before I moved to BA. I made contacts, lived in several neighborhoods, and learned my way around the city. I was better prepared when I finally moved here permanently, but it takes years to get used to a new culture with different customs and language...

Thanks for the reminder to check my US account. My benefit was in my account on October 1.

AySA has been privatized and cuts in service are now allowed for nonpayment. A new owner in the building told me about the change in the law, so the consorcio could face living without water. The monthly bill has been ignored by several administrators who are under control by a...