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Sri Lanka’s presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom

Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping the state of the economy in mind when they vote Saturday on a new president.

Reuters on MSN · 20h

With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election

Sri Lankans will vote for a new president in a tightly contested election on Saturday, with the outcome expected to determine the fate of fragile economic recovery led by incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe who is facing off with left-leaning rivals.

The Indian Express · 12h

Sri Lanka’s Presidential vote: Will economic troubles decide outcome?

Recently, the government announced that it has finished restructuring its debt, which is a big step in stabilizing the economy.

EconomyNext4h

Sri Lanka prepares to vote

Sri Lanka's election process has begun with polls stations being established in schools and other public places on Friday (20 ...

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Sri Lanka to vote for next leader

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka will vote for its next president tomorrow in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation’s unprecedented ...

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Cash-strapped Sri Lanka Secures Debt Deal Ahead Of Vote

Sri Lanka secured a deal Thursday with international bondholders to finalise a prolonged debt restructure, a key International Monetary Fund demand to repair the island nation's ruined finances.

Why is Sri Lanka's Tamil Vote Split? A Ground Report

Sri Lanka's election could come down to small margins. We’re talking about a three-way race for just about 17 million votes.

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