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Lebanon's $13 Chicken Sandwich Symbolizes Economic Divide

A $13 chicken sandwich in Beirut has become a symbol of Lebanon's widening economic inequality and social divide, sparking debate amid the ongoing financial crisis.

Background

Lebanon has been grappling with a severe economic crisis since 2019, leading to currency devaluation, hyperinflation, and widespread poverty. This has exacerbated social inequalities and fueled public discontent. The government and international bodies are working on reforms, but progress has been slow.

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Lebanon's Economic Divide Symbolized by $13 Chicken Sandwich

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