Cash use is plummeting: ATM withdrawals have fallen by half in the last two years

Recent reports highlight two distinct developments regarding financial and labor practices. In Argentina, data indicates a significant shift in consumer behavior as cash withdrawals from automated teller machines have decreased by half over the past two years, signaling a rapid transition toward digital payment methods and a reduced reliance on physical currency.

Separately, a report from the Cuban Observatory for Human Rights alleges that the Cuban government has withheld over 75% of the salaries earned by Cuban medical professionals working in Calabria, Italy. According to the findings presented on October 23, the government retained approximately 20 million euros, or 22.4 million U.S. dollars, from the compensation intended for these doctors.