what is causing the issue? Usually when my apt is broken it's because I'm trying to do some weirdo shit like have a specific wine version from 2 years ago for Windows plugins or whatever.
I've never used Arch, but my understanding is that it's all tinkering, all the time. Is that not correct, Fast Ghost (npub1eux…zgll)?
Edit: sorry, just saw the second half of your convesation about Arch/Cachy. Forget about my Arch question! :)