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Sorry, this app requires a DNI. ❌ The single biggest roadblock for new expats arriving in Argentina is realizing they are locked out of the local digital economy because they only have a foreign passport. Good news: You can set up and fully fund a local digital wallet without an Argentine ID or residency card. You just need to know how to navigate the system. I created a 100% actionable guide called The Mercado Pago Funding Blueprint . No fluff, no economic history lessons—just... Read more

Argentina to seek looser foreign ownership rules for rural land​ BUENOS AIRES, March 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's government will send a bill to Congress that ‌seeks to change the limits on foreign ‌ownership of rural land, Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni said at a news conference on Wednesday, the latest step by the Milei administration to boost foreign investment in the country... Read more

Up to US$250 per night with a view of La Bombonera: the phenomenon driving short-term rentals in the southern neighborhoods of Buenos Aires - La Nacion Propiedades​ Source: Hasta US$250 por noche con vista a la Bombonera: el fenómeno que empuja los alquileres temporarios en los barrios del sur de CABA Hay dos zonas del sur de la ciudad donde los precios de las unidades para alquiler de corto plazo y vacacional ya compiten con los barrios más consolidados, como Palermo www.lanacion.com.ar September 30, 2026 There are two areas in the south of the city where prices for short-term and vacation rental... Read more

The Buenos Aires neighborhood where rents rose more than 6% in one month and the price per square meter is among the cheapest in the city - La Nacion Propiedades​ Source: El barrio porteño donde los alquileres subieron más del 6% en un mes y el metro cuadrado es de los más baratos de la ciudad La demanda de propiedades en alquiler en la zona se mantiene alta y en el último mes subió un 13% www.lanacion.com.ar September 30, 2026 Demand for rental properties in the area remains high and rose 13% in the last month. ... Read more

Mendoza adds rental properties and changes the market: what happens to prices and sales - Ambito Financiero​ Source: Mendoza suma propiedades en alquiler y cambia el mercado: qué pasa con los precios y las ventas La cantidad de viviendas disponibles aumentó 31,2% en un año y en algunas zonas el salto fue todavía mayor. Los precios parten de $600.000, mientras el crédito hipotecario comienza a ganar terreno en la compraventa. www.ambito.com September 30, 2026 By Jose Luis Cieri The number of available homes increased by 31.2% in one year, and in some areas the jump was even greater. Prices start at $600,000, while mortgage loans are beginning to gain... Read more

How much does it cost to live in the five smallest neighborhoods of Buenos Aires: prices for buying and renting - Ambito Financiero​ Source: Cuánto cuesta vivir en los cinco barrios más chicos de CABA: precios para comprar y alquilar Desde San Telmo hasta Coghlan, los valores cambian con fuerza pese a tratarse de algunos de los trazados más pequeños de la Ciudad. Hay departamentos de 2 ambientes desde u$s80.500 y alquileres desde $702.240. www.ambito.com September 30, 2026 By Jose Luis Cieri From San Telmo to Coghlan, prices vary significantly despite these being some of the smaller neighborhoods in the city. One-bedroom apartments start at... Read more

Now it seems like Milei is just making stuff up. Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’ under his watch​ President Javier Milei raises eyebrows by stating in an interview that his government has “thrown out” some 30,000 ”terrorists” since start of 2025; Lawmakers file formal enquiry seeking information about claim. Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’ under his watch | Buenos Aires Times

Wow just saw this. So much for the "Milei Miracle". Economic activity records biggest monthly fall since pandemic Economic activity plunged 2.9% in July from previous month, biggest fall since pandemic; Down 1.4% year-on-year, reports INDEC. batimes.com.ar

Not sure if anything becomes of this. I remember reading forever about this project but recently saw this in the NYT. These Tech Utopians Want to Build a City for the Post-A.I. World After a sprawling world tour, Praxis, a New York-based, crypto-backed “digital nation,” has signed a deal to build a physical city in Uruguay. www.nytimes.com

Tax Innocence II: What changes for those who want to use their mattress dollars to buy a property? - La Nacion Propiedades​ Source: Inocencia Fiscal II: qué cambia para quienes quieren usar los dólares del colchón para comprar una propiedad Entre sus principales modificaciones se incluye el fin al reclamo retroactivo de Bienes Personales en la compra de inmuebles www.lanacion.com.ar September 29, 2026 Among its main modifications is the end of the retroactive claim of Personal Assets in the purchase of real estate On... Read more

Container, steel frame or prefabricated: which is suitable for a 60 m² house and how much does each system cost - La Nacion Propiedades​ Source: Container, steel frame o prefabricada: cuál conviene para una casa de 60 m² y cuánto cuesta cada sistema Aunque el precio suele ser lo primero que se mira, la comparación exige analizar los costos adicionales y las características de cada tipo de vivienda. www.lanacion.com.ar September 29, 2026 Although price is usually the first thing people look at, the comparison requires analyzing the additional costs and characteristics of each type of... Read more

In which municipalities of the greater metropolitan area can a prefabricated house be installed: permits, costs and obstacles - La Nacion Propiedades​ Source: En qué municipios del conurbano se puede instalar una casa prefabricada: permisos, costos y trabas Entender el mapa regulatorio de cada distrito es clave para evitar demoras, rechazos o gastos inesperados. www.lanacion.com.ar September 29, 2026 Understanding the regulatory map of each district is key to avoiding delays, rejections, or unexpected expenses. Each... Read more