Chandrikapersad Simons
Chandrikapersad Simons is a Surinamese politician and the current president of Suriname. He took office on July 16, 2020, succeeding his predecessor, Chandrikapersad Santokhi. Simons has been in the news recently due to his attempts to amend the 'Besluit Taakomschrijving Departementen 1991' through a presidential decree, which has raised legal concerns about the legitimacy of the new ministries formed under his administration.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname | 1 | 5.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 586,634 | 2,149 | $4,600 | 17$ |
| Totals | 1 | 586,634 | 2,149 | $4,600 | 17$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Suriname:
Current president Simons has also sought to amend the 'Besluit Taakomschrijving' via presidential decree.
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