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Argentina economic crisis triggers retail closures and rising household debt
Argentina is facing a significant economic downturn characterized by declining consumption, rising household debt, and business closures across multiple sectors.
In the retail and wholesale sector, the chain Diarco has abruptly closed branches in Tres Arroyos and Zárate due to a drop in sales. Similarly, Banco Hipotecario is facing protests in Tucumán over plans to close a branch in Yerba Buena. Small businesses, such as neighborhood grocery stores in Río Grande, report struggling with rising utility costs and a shift in consumer habits toward cheaper, second-tier brands.
The textile industry is also in crisis. In La Rioja, the historic Chilcal factory has ceased production for 21 days due to lack of demand, contributing to a total of 780 job losses in the regional textile sector over the last two years.
Economic organizations like CAME have warned that the crisis is forcing families to use credit cards to purchase basic necessities like food and beverages. In Catamarca, data indicates a rise in unpaid family credits and high delinquency rates in banking applications, further straining the domestic economy.
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Argentina · Banco Hipotecario · CAME · Chilcal · Confederación Argentina de la Mediana Empresa · Daniel Rivarola · Diarco · Javier Milei · La Anónima · Río Grande · Tolhuin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The wholesale chain Diarco abruptly closed its branch in Tres Arroyos. www.4semanas.com · www.criterioonline.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Legislative data shows a 12.8% rate of unpaid family credits in Catamarca. elaconquija.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The textile sector in La Rioja has seen 780 job losses over the last two years. mediosrioja.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Banco Hipotecario is planning to close a branch in Tucumán. elmonterizo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Neighborhood grocery stores in Río Grande are facing declining sales and rising service costs. www.tiempofueguino.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Households are increasingly using credit cards to purchase basic necessities like food and beverages. radiobellavista.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diarco also closed a location in Zárate that had been open for six months. www.4semanas.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Chilcal textile factory in La Rioja has been without production for 21 days. mediosrioja.com.ar