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As elections approach, Myanmar's economy is in shambles

By Patrick Winn
Published December 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM EST

Nearly five years after the coup, Myanmar is poorer, hungrier, and plagued by blackouts. Few believe the upcoming election will change anything.

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Patrick Winn