Sri Lanka is facing a serious economic crisis, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stepped in to help, but with a big catch: they’re making the country follow tough new rules. These rules include cutting public spending, increasing taxes, and implementing other harsh austerity measures. As a result, everyday life has become even harder for the people of Sri Lanka, leading to frustration and anger across the country.

A new president, Anura Dissanayake, took office recently after...