Gone is the low value-added export model, and in its place is an economy increasingly dependent on its own people and their consumption.

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Additionally, it is likely that banks will change their customer banking model, charging additional fees for checking accounts and other value-added programs as they seek another source of revenue to cover the decrease in debit card revenues.

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