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For those expats who lost a wealthy local relative in 2010, here are some good news. Buried in the "Boletin Oficial" there's a notice decreeing that the estates of people who died in 2010 be exempt from inheritance taxes. Nestor Kirchner died in 2010, and his estate's inheritance taxes would...

These are the results of a world-wide Gallup poll asking people if they felt safe going out after dark: -- 61% of Argentines are afraid to go out at night -- The worldwide average is 36%. -- Only in 31 of the 105 surveyed countries were people more afraid to go out after dark than in Argentina...

Sorry, posted twice in error. Please delete this thread.

Just read in the paper that Vice President Cobos and former president Duhalde were barred from attending the Pink House's "velatorio". It would seem that , teary eyes or not, Cristina is keeping an eye on her black list, and still regards old adversaries as "The Enemy".

From Live and Invest Overseas - Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader, "Vicki and I returned to Argentina last month after a six-month absence," writes Intrepid Correspondent Paul Terhorst. " We're installed in our home and enjoying the spring here. "My impressions so far: "The Argentine...

Most Argentines have lived in a state of crisis all their lives. They have survived revolutions, military coups, meltdowns, the Rodrigazo, innumerable devaluations, Martinez de Hoz, Menem, "pesificacion", street chaos, the debt default, the Tequila effect, the Kirchnery dynasty - you name it...

A relative is looking for two kittens, about two-three months old, preferably female. Any color but black. Thanks...

Today the ATM dispensed only crisp, brand new hundred peso bills. In the past that has meant the government's printing press was working overtime, which meant inflation was heating up. Anyone else had the same experience?

Anyone has experience with them? I'd like to know a bit about cost, speed, and reliability. Thanks...

I've heard that Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. there will be a demonstration in Plaza de Mayo by those opposed to the closing. I plan to be there. The government wants to muzzle the media - what's left of it - and benefit the "telefonicas", which will make out like the bandits they are if Fibertel...

I'm looking for custom made boots, not for riding but for everyday wear. I think they are called barn boots in the US. Anyone knows a reliable, good quality bootmaker?

Does anyone know whether they are recognized outside Argentina? If a couple of Americans come here to get married - are they legally married for the US?

This is an exchange of opinions taken from another forum. It deals with Uruguayans' attitude towards expats, but it could just as easily had been about Argentines. Perhaps it will help foreigners understand the reasons behind the locals' clannishness and aloofness. I had second thoughts...

here's an article from today's Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/22/AR2010072204932.html

Good video on how to detect them: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1280519

I need to get reunited with a down parka I left behind in the States. Any ideas?

I need to buy one, but am confused by all the technical specs. Can anyone recommend a plain one for home use? Preferably low priced and disposable. My printers last about a year, at most. Thanks...

Does anyone know how strict they are? In the past they didn't make trouble for anyone with an American passport, but a couple of months ago they were caught taking bribes and I fear the rules may have been tightened. Has anyone had trouble lately? Thanks... Sara

My daughter's DNI was stolen; she has to replace it but she's being given the runaround by a bunch of bureaucrats and getting nowhere. Can anyone help her? This is what she sent me: "I am a permanent resident and had an Extranjero's DNI, but it was stolen. I can't seem to get through to any...

The awful truth is now in the open: SEC watchdogs failed to do their duty, and spent their time downloading porno into US Govt. owned computers.;) http://edition.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/04/23/sec.porn/