Household consumption fell again in June: what happened to cars, clothing and services

Household consumption in Argentina experienced a decline in June, marking a return to negative year-over-year variations following a brief period of stabilization. This downturn occurred despite a reported deceleration in inflation, highlighting ongoing economic challenges for households regarding spending on goods such as vehicles, clothing, and services.

Separately, in the Dominican Republic, the Matías Ramón Mella Provincial Hospital in Dajabón resumed normal operations following an electrical failure caused by a lightning strike. The National Health Service confirmed the restoration of power, though it did not specify the duration of the outage or provide further details regarding the impact on affected hospital areas.