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Argentina: Making the move?:

I lived in Argentina 15 years ago (for three years) and I have visited once or twice a year since moving away. Every year I see more and more crime--some crimes of convenience (grabbing a cellphone off a restaurant table) to witnessing street gangs sweeping down sidewalks and assaulting and injuring victims who don't give up their possessions easily. That said, there are the often-repeated, common-sense ways to avoid being targeted: no flashy jewelry or clothes, don't walk alone particularly after dusk, don't use your cellphone in public (finding directions, texting, etc.), and don't seem 'lost' (even if you are)--walk with purpose and be very aware of your surroundings. The other thing you probably want to avoid is seeming like a visitor--backpacks are a dead giveaway--you look like a vacationer (there is something very different about the appearance of a tourist with a backpack than a local with a backpack). For the short duration of your stay it would be wise to find a hotel rather than to try to rent an apartment or house. Neighborhoods can be difficult for foreigners to assess--making you feel like the place is either safer or more dangerous than it actually is.

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