Month: March 2026
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Money in Argentina 2026: Exchange Rates, Cards, Cash & What Actually Changed
I moved to Buenos Aires over a decade ago, and in that time I’ve watched Argentina’s currency situation go from confusing to chaotic to — believe it or not — almost normal. During the peak of the Blue Dollar era under the previous left-wing government, the gap between the official rate and the informal street…
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Starting a Business in South America as a Foreigner: Paraguay’s Maquila vs Chile’s Free Trade Zones — Which One Wins?
If you’re a foreign entrepreneur looking to set up in South America, the first question isn’t what to sell — it’s where to incorporate. Tax rates, regulations, corporate structures, and the general attitude toward foreign business owners vary dramatically across the continent. And within the same country, choosing the right regime can mean the difference…
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The Post-Pink Tide Playbook: Why Smart Money Is Flowing Into Latin America’s Right-Leaning Economies
The Pink Tide is fading. Capital is flowing into Latin America’s market-friendly governments: Milei’s Argentina (inflation down from 211% to 30%), Kast’s Chile ($14.8B in copper projects), Bukele’s El Salvador (GDP 4%, crime down 60%), Costa Rica ($4.3B FDI), and Paraguay (cheapest energy on the continent). Politics drives money — and the map is clear…
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I’ve Lived in South America for Years — These Are the 5 Best Cities for Expats in 2026
After 8 years in Buenos Aires and time across the continent, here’s my honest ranking. BA wins for culture and infrastructure (tip: live in Palermo Chico). Asunción is booming and dirt cheap. Montevideo is safe but expensive — young people are leaving for a reason. Rio is unforgettable but demands street smarts. Santiago I haven’t…
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Milei Did It: U.S. Court Sides with Argentina in $16.1 Billion YPF Case
After living in Argentina for 10 years, I watched Javier Milei rise from a chainsaw-wielding outsider to president. Yesterday’s YPF ruling feels like another piece of his promise to transform the country.
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The End of the “End of the World” – Ushuaia Loses Its Legendary Title
I finally visited Ushuaia, the city famous as “the end of the world.” But the title was already slipping away. A personal story from 2018–2019 about dreams, movies, and the reality of Argentina’s southernmost city.
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Argentina’s Perfect Storm: COVID-19 and Debt Crisis
In April 2020, Argentina faced the ultimate “perfect storm” — a sovereign debt crisis exploding right as COVID-19 shut down the entire country. An expat who lived through it shares the raw reality, fear, and lessons from one of the most dramatic economic collapses in modern history.
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I Survived Argentina’s Blue Dollar Era Until 2024 – Here’s What Changed in 2026 (And How to Handle Money Now)
When I moved to Buenos Aires in 2017, everyone said the same thing: “Forget the official rate. Blue Dollar is the only way to survive.” For the next decade as a foreigner living and working in Argentina (and bouncing between Colombia and Mexico), that parallel market literally kept me afloat while inflation swallowed everything else.…