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Dissanayake's push for Sri Lanka economic change leaves IMF deal, debt rework in limbo

Sri Lanka's new president won the election decisively, but his toughest task still lies ahead as he seeks to balance promises to aid the nation's poor against the need to keep crucial supplies of cash flowing from the International Monetary Fund.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

IMF to Work With Leftist Sri Lanka Leader on $3 Billion Loan

The International Monetary Fund said it’s looking forward to working with Sri Lanka’s newly elected leftist president, including on the latest review of the country’s $3 billion bailout package.

Courthouse News Service · 14h

Sri Lanka’s new leader appoints cabinet ahead of expected snap polls

Marxist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to renegotiate an IMF rescue plan implemented after millions of people sank into poverty in 2022's economic meltdown.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka

devdiscourse · 12h

Sri Lanka's President Dissolves Parliament for Snap Election Amid Financial Crisis

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolves parliament to pave the way for a snap general election as the country grapples with debt and economic challenges. The election is set for Nov.

The Washington Post · 1d

Who is Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's new Marxist president?

Marxist politician Anura Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election over the weekend, dealing a blow to a political old guard that has been widely blamed for the unprecedented economic crisis t

Houston Chronicle · 18h

Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans

Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist anti-poverty campaigner as president of the South Asian nation. The ascent of Anura Kumara Dissanayake marks a break with the past and from the establishment parties and politicians blamed for taking the country to the brink of economic collapse in 2022.

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Sri Lanka’s new president inherits vulnerable, recovering economy with pressures of populist demands

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been critical of deals struck with foreign lenders, including the IMF, but he will have limited ...

Former academic Harini Amarasuriya becomes Sri Lanka's third woman PM; president keeps finance

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's new prez, Anura Kumara Dissanayake ... Dissanayake's intentions to slash taxes and desire to revisit ...

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Sri Lanka President Says Upending IMF Deal is Major Threat

Sri Lanka’s president said reopening talks with the International Monetary Fund over a bailout program would represent the ...

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Sri Lanka: Police curfew imposed after polls closed peacefully

Sri Lanka imposed a night curfew across the country Saturday (Sep 21) despite a peaceful presidential election that is ...

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