Van Asbeck
Van Asbeck served as a governor of Suriname during a pivotal time in the early 20th century, notably facilitating the American multinational Alcoa's control over the country’s bauxite wealth. His administration is often critiqued for prioritizing foreign interests over local development, a legacy that continues to impact Suriname's economic and political landscape.
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Governor Van Asbeck is noted for granting citizenship to agents of Alcoa during the American takeover.
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