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Argentina expands surveillance tech; Amnesty flags lack of controls
Perfil·AR·2 days ago
Argentina's Capital Humano ministry is monitoring expenses and consumption patterns in cards and virtual wallets of Social Accompaniment program beneficiaries, warning that misuse could lead to removal from the program. This marks an escalation in government oversight of welfare recipients, potentially affecting thousands. The move signals a policy shift toward stricter conditionality in social assistance.