Chan Santokhi
Chan Santokhi is the President of Suriname, having taken office in July 2020. He is a member of the Progressive Reform Party and previously served as the Minister of Justice and Police. Santokhi is known for his focus on governance, economic reform, and sustainable development, particularly in relation to Suriname's rich natural resources. Recently, he has been promoting initiatives that enable Surinamese citizens to become co-owners of their country's natural resources, particularly gold, by launching investment opportunities through the First National Bullion Company.
Born on Feb 28, 1969 (56 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 | 1 | 5.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 586,634 | 2,088 | $4,600 | 16$ |
| Totals | 1 | 586,634 | 2,088 | $4,600 | 16$ |
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Recent Mentions
Suriname:
Former president Chan Santokhi suggested in 2021 that Suriname could produce its first oil from Block 58 by 2025.
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Suriname:
Chan Santokhi, former Minister of Justice and Police under Venetiaan, expressed his loss of a personal mentor upon Venetiaan's passing.
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Suriname:
Chan Santokhi is described as the 'sheriff of Suriname' for his strict adherence to order and reforms.
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Guyana:
Chan Santokhi participated in the transfer of power to Geerlings-Simons and congratulated her.
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Guyana:
Chan Santokhi is the current president of Suriname and was in the race for legislative seats.
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United States:
Chan Santokhi congratulated Simons on her election and took responsibility for his shortcomings.
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Slovakia:
Chan Santokhi congratulated Simons on her election and acknowledged his failures.
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France:
Chan Santokhi's presidential term is set to end on July 16, paving the way for Jennifer Geerlings-Simons' inauguration.
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Guyana:
Chan Santokhi is the current President of Suriname and was in the race for legislative seats.
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Suriname:
Santokhi is the president and chairman of the VHP who was absent from the meeting.
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