Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Chandrikapersad Santokhi

politician Suriname

Chandrikapersad Santokhi is the current President of Suriname, having taken office in July 2020. A member of the Progressive Reform Party (VHP), he previously served as Minister of Justice and Police from 2005 to 2010. His presidency has been marked by challenges related to governance, economic recovery, and public dissatisfaction, as he grapples with the legacy of previous administrations and internal party conflicts.

Born on Feb 28, 1969 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
14,878
Power
117$
Sentiment
5.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Suriname 5 5.80 1.81% +40% 586,634 14,878 $4,600 117$
Totals 5 586,634 14,878 $4,600 117$
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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: The school feeding program was launched by the government of Chandrikapersad Santokhi in 2023. 7

De Ware Tijd: Regering steekt SRD 270 miljoen in vernieuwd schoolvoedingsprogramma – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: The government led by President Santokhi has decided to provide a one-time payment to various groups in society. 7

De Ware Tijd: Regering betaalt eenmalig SRD 1000 uit – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Winston Ramautarsing compares the current government to the previous one led by Santokhi. 3

De Ware Tijd: ‘Continuering van verkeerd beleid’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi has consistently advocated for Suriname's oil interests at climate conferences. 7

De Ware Tijd: BESCHOUWING — Olie ligt milieu in de weg – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the president of Suriname during the time Robert Vishnudatt was involved in political disputes. 4

De Ware Tijd: Tien maanden cel geëist tegen Robert Vishnudatt – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi was the president who requested aid from India to combat hunger in Suriname. 5

De Ware Tijd: Levendige handel in gratis Indiase pakketgoederen – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Chandrikapersad Santokhi is portrayed as struggling to regain the trust of voters after his party's electoral defeat. 3

De Ware Tijd: BESCHOUWING — VHP moet zichzelf opnieuw uitvinden – de Ware Tijd