26/05/2022 13:19 (UTC)

Lebanese pound plunges to record levels after legislative elections

Beirut (Lebanon), May 26 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Wael Hamzeh) The Lebanese pound surpassed this Thursday the barrier of 35,000 units for one dollar on the black market, a new historical record after collapsing quickly and sharply gradually since the parliamentary elections held in May 15 in the Mediterranean country.

FOOTAGE OF AN EXCHANGE HOUSE AND PROTESTS BY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN FRONT OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF LEBANON.

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Date: 26/05/2022 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Unrest and conflicts
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 160 seconds
Reference: 7001170732
Relevance: Normal