Safety tips when in Argentina
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Sounds like a very bad place to visit. I believe I'll go to Bolivia instead, for the free medical care.
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Overly cautious from my point of view.
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Travel reports are generally like that.
Look up your home country and you'll never travel there again.
Advice which is really but common sense sounds alarmist when put in writing.
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<p>Overly cautious from my point of view.</p>
In the FB group where I read about it it was quite unanimously judged as 'spot on' (in their own words) by most expats.
I do not think it is exaggerated now that I am living in Palermo. In san Isidro I felt safer, but I wandered about a lot less.
Coming back home from some evening classes on last November was not pleasant. I'd rather haul a cab at 9PM, if I am alone. In San Isidro we rode bus past midnight without ever being afraid.
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"Distraction thefts at the Retiro Station are quite common."
Damn. We thought we were special!
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"Distraction thefts at the Retiro Station are quite common."
Damn. We thought we were special!
And now you find you’re common. That must be quite a letdown.
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Indeed!
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The importance of vigilance when entering your flat or house as illustrated by this report. The girl hadn't lived there long so didn't know who the neighbours were and was fooled into thinking that one of the robbers had a key, so she let him in. In my experience, nobody ever lets anyone through the door if they haven't been buzzed in or isn't definitely known to them as a resident.
It's shockingly easy.
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In my neighbourhood they have started putting white papers on some doors. From what I understand, the specifics of the paper (not usre if it is the size or what) highlights which house are empty, or when people are out etc. I have a five-month old Newfoundland who needs to go out regular, including around 1am and then 6am each day. Unfortunatley, that involves unlocking my door, checking up and down as if I am crossing the road, locking it when I get out, he pisses for 30 seconds, checking to see if anyone is around, then unlocking my door again. Just a complicated process for taking a dog out for a pee.
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That’s scary, Semigoodlooking . Our neighborhood in New Orleans is also not a stranger to crime, which, like everywhere, generally takes place after midnight and before daylight. We don’t have a dog, and your post reminds me not to get one.
May I ask which Barrio you are in?
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In my neighbourhood they have started putting white papers on some doors. From what I understand, the specifics of the paper (not usre if it is the size or what) highlights which house are empty, or when people are out etc. I have a five-month old Newfoundland who needs to go out regular, including around 1am and then 6am each day. Unfortunatley, that involves unlocking my door, checking up and down as if I am crossing the road, locking it when I get out, he pisses for 30 seconds, checking to see if anyone is around, then unlocking my door again. Just a complicated process for taking a dog out for a pee.
You mean houses are marked by thieves as unoccupied?
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On my first visit to Argentina we spent a couple of nights in the family flat in the capital. When entering the main door late in the evening after being out for a meal I was surprised by the wife's reactions. I thought she was a bit OTT by watching and waiting until there was noone around before entering the building. She explained when the caretaker was off duty it was a wise thing to do as someone with bad intentions could follow you in.
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I often refer to Adri's behaviour as paranoia and perhaps it is, but probably for all the right reasons. However, the side effects are living in fear and constantly looking over one's shoulder.
Not healthy.
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On my first formal date with Mrs GJ ( or Miss Bs As , as she was known then ) a wee ned from the Villas tried to steal her necklace - 8pm on Av 9 de julio.
A hefty kick on the testicles sorted that guy out - not sure if I would do it now...
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How to stop motorcycle thieves when you're doing a bit of DIY. Top marks to this man!
"Rejazo": el insólito método de un vecino para detener a una banda de motochorros | TN
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That must have been satisfying.
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How to stop motorcycle thieves when you're doing s bit of DIY. Top marks to this man!
https://tn.com.ar/policiales/2…-y-logro-detener-su-fuga/t on the tele
Pretty good aim - those rejas are bloody heavy
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