In the municipality of El Salvador, located in Guantánamo province, officials have issued a stern warning this Friday. Private workers and businesses that refuse to accept electronic payments are at risk of facing fines and, if they continue to defy the rules, temporary closure. Despite this, they simultaneously ordered increased inspections of those refusing electronic payments. Private businesses often reject electronic payments because their wholesale suppliers demand cash, creating a vicious cycle that no regulation has been able to break. In Matanzas, some businesses impose surcharges ranging from 10% to 30% for digital payments, while in Sancti Spíritus, less than 10% of private businesses regularly accept transfers.