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 |
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| Suriname | 7 | 4.14 | 2.41% | +40% | 586,634 | 19,756 | $4,600 | 155$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 4.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 786,552 | 686 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 8 | 1,373,186 | 20,442 | $10,600 | 160$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the president who named a barracks after Christien Clark's husband.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse's government previously embraced China's influence in Suriname, leading to significant debt.
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Suriname:
Dési Bouterse is criticized for prioritizing power over morality in his political actions.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse was the president of Suriname before Chandrikapersad Santokhi and is associated with a financial scandal.
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Suriname:
Former President Desi Bouterse institutionalized the role of first ladies by establishing the Bureau of the First Lady.
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Suriname:
He was the president who requested Wijnerman's resignation in 2013.
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Suriname:
Desi Bouterse is a significant figure in Suriname's political history, having dominated the National Democratic Party for decades.
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Guyana:
Desi Bouterse was the founder of the NDP and dominated Surinamese politics for decades.
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United States:
Desi Bouterse, the founder of the NDP, dominated Surinamese politics for decades but died a fugitive last year.
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Slovakia:
Dési Bouterse was a former coup leader and autocrat who became the eighth elected president of Suriname.
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