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📰 News

• Healthcare providers forced to revert increases: Argentine government is forcing private healthcare providers to limit their payment increases (6-month measure).

• Floralis Genérica neglect: no date in sight when this famous tourist landmark will be fixed.

• Beef consumption at a historic low: if you needed more proof that this inflation is hitting hard, here it is. The beef consumption has fallen to the lowest level in three decades.

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📅 Events

Thursday, April 18th

• Choripan & history | Costanera Norte | 13h | $15 | Choripan street food tour in Costanera.

• Board game night | Aguirre 938 | 18:30h | ARS 1,500 per hour | No need to bring your own games.

• Nomads night | El Salvador 5699 | 20h | Free | Weekly events to meet nomads and expats.

• Milonga federal | CCK | 18h | Free | Tango classes, exhibitions, orchestra, and more.

Friday, April 19th

• Expats + locals | Gluck Cerveceria | 19h | Free | Biweekly meetup for expats and locals in San Telmo.

• BAFICI25 | Museo del Cine | 18h | Free | This is the first Buenos Aires International Film Festival screening, but there are many more (check the link for the full schedule).

Saturday, April 20th

• Mixed tag rugby game | Parque Berlin | 16h | Free | No contact game, beginner-friendly.

• La Feria Francesa | Plaza Francia | 11h | Free | Explore the best French food in Buenos Aires.

• Buenos Aires market | Plaza Almagro | 10h | Free | A full-day food court with over 45 stands.

• Activities for kids | Usina del arte | Various | Free | A full day filled with various activities for kids.

Sunday, April 21st

• Mexican food & folklore songs | Necochea 594 | 13h | Unknown | A la carte Mexican food and folklore songs.

• La Feria Francesa | Plaza Francia | 11h | Free | Explore the best French food in Buenos Aires.

• Buenos Aires market | Plaza Almagro | 10h | Free | A full-day food court with over 45 stands.

• Ballet folklorico nacional | Amfiteatro de Parque Centenario | 20h | Free | National ballet performance.

• Activities for kids | Usina del arte | Various | Free | A full day filled with various activities for kids.

🎤 Expat Interview

Welcome to our expat spotlight section.

This is where we interview both new and long-term expats in Buenos Aires and ask them to share their tips and recommendations.

Here’s the today’s interview:

What’s your name, country of origin, and how long have you been in Buenos Aires?

My name is Freddie, I’m from England and I’ve been in Buenos Aires for 9.5 years.

What brought you to Buenos Aires, and how was the initial adjustment process?

I originally moved here to work in a vineyard in Mendoza, after many years working in the wine industry in London.

I ended up switching careers and working as a personal trainer soon after my arrival. I met a lot of my first friends via my classes, it was a really enjoyable period of my life as I had found a career that meant a lot to me and I had made a new group of friends in a foreign country.

I spoke no Spanish but after a few years, it started to improve.

What's been the most challenging aspect of living in Buenos Aires?

The most challenging thing for me has been being so far from my family and friends in England.

I’ve always felt that I would like to return to live in London but the cost of living has kept me away for now.

And what has been the most rewarding aspect of living here?

The most rewarding thing about my time here was meeting my wife and starting a family.

I’m very grateful to the city for allowing me to find a new career and the slower pace of life for giving me time to grow.

What's your favorite local restaurant, bar, or cafe, and why?

I like Los Galgos, it’s a very Argentine bar downtown and I have some nice memories there.

What hidden gem in Buenos Aires deserves more recognition?

Perhaps the CCK cultural center downtown, it’s a beautiful building and often has live music events and art shows.

What advice would you give to new expats in Buenos Aires?

Take advantage of the slower pace of life and try to focus on improving your health, physical and mental, while in this city.

Thanks Freddie for agreeing to this interview!

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💡 Did You Know?

Did you know that yesterday (April 17th) was the Malbec World Day?

It marks the date in 1853 when the Argentine government took significant steps to elevate its wine industry.

Malbec became a flagship varietal that propelled Argentina onto the global wine stage.

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🔍 Interesting Finds

• Javier Milei in Time magazine: I normally try to avoid politics here, but I thought it was worth mentioning that Argentina’s president got himself listed as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world.

• Rent prices dropped in these neighborhoods (Spanish): due to the higher availability of apartments, some of the barrios in CABA have experienced a drop in rental prices.

• Funny reel of the day: Any Latin American when the winter is coming.

• Hidden gem: Croque Madame in Recoleta. The cafe has a beautiful mural painted by the same artist who painted the dome of Teatro Colon.

• Luxury Lifestyle Awards: For the first time ever, a house in Buenos Aires has won an award in the “Villa Architecture” category.

• How much should you pay a maid: an interesting forum thread where long-term expats are weighing in.