Search results

CNN Latino has just announced that the latest polls show that CFK has an approval rate of just 24% of all citizens in Argentina. The lowest it has ever been. Now, I am just curious, does CNN "tambien miente" ??

As promised, I wanted to post a comparison of life in Santiago vs BA. Mind you, I have only been here for a little over a month. I have broken it into different basic everyday categories. JOBS: The job market here is GOOD. And that is an understatement. Without actively seeking work, on my...

The ridiculousness of the K government has reached new extremes with CFK introducing to the press today the new CFK and Nestor dolls. http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1487160-la-presidenta-presento-los-munequitos-de-nestor-y-cristina

After 2 years of living here and a few months of having thought about leaving BA, mainly due to the recent day to day hassles, out of control inflation, high prices (paying first class prices for third class level services/products), dollar control and land lady wanting me to pay rent at the...

So, I was supposed to recieve a money transfer from the States via Moneygram and after having spoken with 3 different locations (Palermo, Recoleta, and Microcentro) all 3 have told me that as of yesterday, the Banco Central Argentino has blocked ALL Moneygram transfers, including those entering...

So, about 10 days before my next rent payment is due my landlady tells me that effective immediately since she sees I get a very lucrative exchange rate on Xoom, she now wants me to just send the full dollar amount, regardless of the fact that the exchange rate she's been offering me to pay in...

Check out this YouTube clip of a recent chat the Queen had with an Argentine woman living at poverty level in La Quiaca. Cristina appears mortified that the woman says she has never ridden before in a subte, and offers to pick her up in the presidential private jet, Tango 01 (which has been...

There's an interesting article in La Nación about the median Porteño today: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1481876-porteno-medio-tiene-38-anos-y-gana-4200

An actress friend of mine is planning to move to BA (Before anyone says anything: She has been warned) in a few weeks and has asked me to inquire in advance about agencies/representatives that represent and find castings/work for actors and actresses in BA. She is a professional actress and...

A week ago, I sent two transfers from my US bank account to two different people here in Buenos Aires, one transfer was for around $1500 USD and the other for about $350. I have sent one of the 2 recipients that same amount last month and she recieved it in about a day. In this case, a few...

So, one of the last bargains in BA and the best way the government apparently had of truly hiding the inflation thanks to the Big Mac index used globally, is no longer. I went to order a Bic Mac combo yesterday, whipped out my 21,50 and was told it has now gone up to 26,50 plus 7 pesos more...

A US citizen friend of mine is planning to marry his Argentine girlfriend. They are currently obtaining the special Visa Fiancé for her to travel to meet his folks and plan to fly up to Vegas and get married (LOL typical) and then come back to BA, he wants to obtain US residency and later...

A friend of mine says he is paying a total of 48.000 pesos total (1.300 pesos a month) on a personal loan he took out from Standard Bank for 20.000 pesos (mind you, a reputable bank, not some loan shark or shady payday loan type operation) This person has a very reputable civil servant type...

If you are looking for an affordable, convenient, flexible, and personalized alternative to the traditional language learning options in Buenos Aires, I'd love to tell you more about my language company's service. In the last month, we have been praised by LANGUAGE magazine and THE BUENOS...

So I have recently re-entered the dating and going out scene here in BA, and while when it comes to having a great time DE JODA, dancing, drinking, and ¨touch and go¨ , all is quite well, BA seems to lack ambience for that 30+ professional who is maybe looking for something a bit more laid-back...

Today when driving around Puerto Madero I noticed a Chase bank (or office?) with Chase ATMs in front. I was completely astonished, as this is my US home bank for both personal and business, and I have never known of them operating branches in BA. Has anyone used them here? Are they similiar at...

http://www.deltaworld.org/international/Argentina-will-fail-to-import-Spanish-ham-to-increase-their-own-products/

What's everyone's take on the big event being given for CFK tomorrow in Velez? There are posters up all over the city promoting it! No money for yerba, but money for hosting big events. Hmm.........

Any label fanatics or fashionistas out there? I got awesome things for sale which you simply CANNOT get in BA without breaking the bank (if you can get it at all) *POLO RALPH LAUREN brand new, authentic luggage set of 2 pieces, perfect for any weekend getaways or going back home! They are...

So I went to the local COTO today after not having gone grocery shopping in awhile, and must say that I was completely mortified: *I am a single guy and don´t cook much, so when I do, I am used to the convenience foods. Everywhere else, these are reasonably priced. The brand of frozen...