76.5% of households with financial difficulties went into debt to pay for food or housing: an economist explains

According to a survey by the consultancy Inteligencia Analítica, 76.5% of Argentine households facing financial difficulties have taken on debt specifically to pay for food or housing. The study highlights that borrowing has become a primary mechanism for many households to make ends meet amidst ongoing economic challenges.

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