Argentina tries to stave off a continuing financial crisis

Argentina has introduced new restrictions on online shopping as part of efforts to stop foreign currency reserves from falling any further.

…Items imported through websites such as Amazon and eBay are no longer delivered to people’s home addresses. The parcels need to be collected from the customs office.

Believe it or not, there is several hours wait at the customs office.  There is more here, via Counterparties.

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