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CEO of Mantid International talks Explosion in Beirut, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on August 5, 2020

CEO of Mantid International & Guam native, Ginger Cruz gives details of her experience in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, amidst reports of a large explosion.

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CEO of Mantid International talks Explosion in Beirut, with Patti

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