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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname | 9 | 4.00 | 3.28% | +160% | 586,634 | 50,099 | $4,600 | 393$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Totals | 10 | 68,472,645 | 82,974 | $2,704,600 | 1,701$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the chairman of the National Democratic Party and served as president of Suriname for two terms.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the main perpetrator who evaded justice for years and died without serving his sentence.
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Suriname:
Panka humorously reflects that if the criteria used by Bouterse for his appointment as spokesperson had been applied, he might not have been selected.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the military leader responsible for the deaths of the fifteen men during the December murders.
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United Kingdom:
Diplomatic relations between the countries were severely strained under the military regime of former dictator Desi Bouterse from 1982, then again when he returned to power as elected president from 2010 to 2020.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was a significant political figure in Suriname, involved in a coup and later convicted for his crimes.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the president during the economic crisis from 2017 to 2020.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse led the government that devalued the Surinamese dollar in 2010.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the President of Suriname during significant economic decisions and crises.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse, the president, naturalized eight players in 2017, supporting the introduction of the Sportpaspoort.
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