Explain the difference between 'por' and 'para'

Uses of para: Objective (ex. Voy al supermercado para comprar mantequilla); Destination (ex. Este regalo es para tí); Time frame (in the future) (ex. Este trabajo es para el jueves); Opinion (ex. Para mí...); Use (ex. Este libro es para que estudies)
Uses of por: Medium (ex. Te lo mando por correo); Time frame (in the past) (ex. Vivió en Chile por un año); Approximate place (ex. Está por allí); Cause (ex. Lo hago por tí); In exchange of (ex. Cambio mi libro por tu botella); Price (ex. Se vende por dos euros)

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