Argentina and Mexico grapple with household debt and its mental‑health toll

In Argentina, consumer‑rights lawyer Lucas Ortega warned that credit‑card debt does not disappear with time and urged borrowers to avoid minimum‑payment plans, seek refinancing before default, and use the Consumer Defense Law 24.240 to demand clear information from banks and pursue legal action when needed.

In Mexico, mental‑health specialists highlighted that economic uncertainty, rising household debt and increased daily expenses are driving stress, anxiety and depression among families. They advise recognizing emotional strain, creating a budget, maintaining healthy habits and seeking professional support to mitigate both psychological and physical health impacts.