Here’s What to Expect in Sri Lanka With a New President in Power

Wickremesinghe eyes IMF deal, maintaining law and order
He is deeply unpopular in Sri Lanka for ties to the Rajapaksas

WATCH: What led to Sri Lanka’s spiraling debt, food and fuel shortages, protests and sudden leadership change? Sudhi Ranjan Sen and Dhananath Fernando discuss how the country got there and what’s nextSource: Bloomberg

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By Anusha Ondaatjie

July 26, 2022 at 12:30 AM UTC

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Sri Lanka’s new President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, had sought the top job for decades. Now he has to find ways to avoid the fate of his predecessor as he fends off protesters who’re angry about persistent food and fuel shortages.

The veteran politician was sworn in last week after months of protests escalated, forcing former leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee to Singapore and resign.