A report from the International Monetary Fund points out that the Arab country keeps facing enormous economic challenges, with a collapsed banking sector, inflation in triple digits, and worsening poverty.
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Supermarkets in Lebanon started pricing goods in dollar as allowed by the local government. Each store has to announce the exchange rate it was using.
The Brazilian government sent 38 purifiers with solar panels to help fight the cholera outbreak in the Arab country. Ambassador Tarcísio Costa accompanied the delivery this week.
The Light for the Future project aims to install photovoltaic panels in schools in the Arab country, which is currently experiencing an energy crisis, having electrical power for only one to two hours a day. The goal is for the Brazilian-Arab community to support ten schools with USD 150,000. USD 90,000 have already been raised.
The Consulate General of Lebanon in Rio de Janeiro will stream a show on YouTube this Wednesday (4), one year after the Beirut Port explosion. There will be an ecumenical ceremony and live projection on the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio.
In an effort organized by the Brazil Friendship Group in the Middle East, families of Lebanese origin provided the institution that assists children in Ashqout with food, cleaning supplies, and toys.
Due to the current situation, the Arab country sees the departure of professionals and youth, researcher Roberto Khatlab said. He addressed the subject during a webinar on immigration hosted by the Arab House.
