Monthly Archives: July 2020

Suriname elects a new president, ending Bouterse’s long rule

Suriname elected a new president on Monday, ending the long government of Desi Bouterse, which has dominated the politics of the small South American nation since its independence through intimidation and charisma. President Chan Santokhi, a 61-year-old former police chief and opposition leader, was elected to office by the Surinamese …

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