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 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname | 8 | 3.75 | 3.19% | +60% | 586,634 | 29,916 | $4,600 | 235$ |
| Guyana | 3 | 3.67 | 0.30% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,624 | $6,000 | 20$ |
| Totals | 11 | 1,373,186 | 32,540 | $10,600 | 255$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse, the former chairman of the NDP, approached Gregory Rusland for collaboration in 2015.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse is a former president of Suriname, associated with a difficult period in the country's relations with the Netherlands.
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Guyana:
Desi Bouterse's party, the NDP, has won the largest number of seats in the election.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was a military leader who overthrew the democracy in Suriname in 1980.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was tried for the December murders while Jenny Geerlings-Simons promoted his presidency.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse is mentioned as a significant leader who is no longer present.
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Guyana:
Desi Bouterse, the founder of the National Democratic Party, dominated Surinamese politics for decades but died a fugitive last year.
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Guyana:
Desi Bouterse was a former President of Suriname who died a fugitive last year.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was mentioned as an ex-president whose popularity is questioned despite his conviction.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was Santokhi's predecessor whose administration left Suriname in significant debt.
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