Desi Bouterse
Desi Bouterse is a former President of Suriname, known for his controversial leadership and military background. His presidency, which lasted from 2010 to 2020, was marked by significant political turmoil and allegations of human rights abuses, leaving a complex legacy that continues to influence current political dynamics.
Born on Oct 13, 1945 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Suriname | 3 | 4.67 | 2.17% | +0% | 586,634 | 12,753 | $4,600 | 100$ |
| Totals | 3 | 586,634 | 12,753 | $4,600 | 100$ |
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Suriname:
NDP president Desi Bouterse made agreements with China for the modernization of the terminal at Zanderij.
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Suriname:
Former president Desi Bouterse had previously managed to delay the salary increase for his government.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the former president who signed the Brokopondo agreement with Barbados.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse is referenced as the deceased husband of Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring, who was responsible for human rights violations.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the president who previously appointed Meye as non-resident ambassador to Israel in 2018.
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Suriname:
Former president Desi Bouterse appointed Steve Meye as his religious advisor, which raised eyebrows due to Meye's controversial statements.
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Suriname:
Abrahams mentioned the sacrifices of Bouterse and others, emphasizing their goal for a better Suriname.
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Suriname:
Adhin praised Desi Bouterse as a leader of the revolution and acknowledged the lessons he learned from him.
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Suriname:
Former president Desi Bouterse viewed the situation as 'a very mean economic attack' from the Netherlands.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse's previous term is mentioned as a time when a similar model was successful.
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