Desi Bouterse

Desi Bouterse

politician Suriname

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
16 wks
Reach
82,974
Power
1,700$
Sentiment
3.01
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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Recent Mentions

Suriname Suriname: Desi Bouterse was the chairman of the National Democratic Party and served as president of Suriname for two terms. 5

De Ware Tijd: Ambassadeur Panka:’Nederland werd nooit als vijand gezien’ – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Desi Bouterse was the main perpetrator who evaded justice for years and died without serving his sentence. 2

De Ware Tijd: Advocaat Spong hekelt Surinaams OM tijdens herdenking Decembermoorden – de Ware Tijd

Suriname 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. 5

De Ware Tijd: Nog geen nieuwe woordvoerder NDP in vizier – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Desi Bouterse was the military leader responsible for the deaths of the fifteen men during the December murders. 1

De Ware Tijd: Nabestaanden Decembermoorden pleiten voor eerherstel slachtoffers – de Ware Tijd

United Kingdom 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. 3

The Guardian: Dutch king says he ‘will not shy away’ from slavery history on rare royal visit to Suriname | Slavery

Suriname Suriname: Desi Bouterse led the government that devalued the Surinamese dollar in 2010. 5

De Ware Tijd: De weg van 1975 naar 2025 (3) – de Ware Tijd

Suriname Suriname: Desi Bouterse was the President of Suriname during significant economic decisions and crises. 4

De Ware Tijd: De weg van 1975 naar 2025 (4) – de Ware Tijd