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Lebanon Vows Recovery Plan for ‘Broken’ Economy by Year-End

Nation presents dire data as it launches restructuring talks
Government defaulted this month as reserves hit crisis levels

LEBANON-DAILY LIFE — Photographer: Patrick Baz/AFP via Getty Images

By

Dana Khraiche and

March 27, 2020, 4:41 PM UTC

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Lebanon kicked off talks to restructure its $90 billion debt pile on Friday with a promise to present a comprehensive recovery plan for its “broken” economy before the end of this year.