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Significance
Opposition concerns are reflected internationally: the US State Department on August 31 imposed visa restrictions on officials implicated in the alleged manipulation of the election results to favour Bio and the SLPP.
Impacts
Worsening economic indicators will increase the risk of unplanned protests.
Revenue generation problems will squeeze the government’s ability to meet contractual obligations, affecting services such as power supply.
The government will look to strengthen ties and seek greater financial investment from China, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.
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