But at the same time, Sri Lankans had grown increasingly disenchanted with the family's enjoyment of the trappings of office. That helped Mr ... official to a tree to make an example of him.

But the family made a comeback in 2019, when Rajapaksa’s younger brother Gotabaya won the presidential election on a promise to restore security in the wake of the Easter Sunday suicide bombings ...

Heir Apparent to Sri Lanka's Powerful Rajapaksa Family Will Run in September's Presidential Election COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful ...