Lebanon’s New Government to End Subsidies as Economy Spirals

Analysts say they expect Lebanon’s newly formed government to end subsidies to basic commodities like fuel by the end of this month. To replace a bloated system of subsidies, the state has offered cash cards to the most vulnerable, but in a country where the UN says 78% percent of people are living in poverty, there are questions on whether that will be enough. For VOA, Anchal Vohra reports from Beirut.

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