Suriname

  • Nov 19, 2020
  • 7 min read

Fiscal crisis will undermine Suriname's new president

The government has been forced by its fiscal crisis to seek a deferral of payments on two bonds

Suriname
  • Jul 15, 2020
  • 2 min read

Opposition win may see Bouterse jailed in Suriname

The National Assembly yesterday elected Chan Santokhi president, ending Desi Bouterse's attempt to retain power

Suriname
  • Jun 2, 2020
  • 7 min read

Suriname's opposition will struggle to cement victory

The latest results from the May 25 election give the opposition VHP the largest number of seats in the National Assembly

Suriname
  • May 29, 2020
  • 2 min read

Opposition lead may not unseat Bouterse in Suriname

The Progressive Reform Party (VHP) is leading in elections to the National Assembly, which will choose a new president

Suriname
  • Feb 19, 2020
  • 7 min read

Suriname oil find raises both opportunities and risks

Suriname's first material offshore oil discovery was announced last month

Suriname
  • Dec 3, 2019
  • 7 min read

Murder ruling raises electoral uncertainty in Suriname

A military court has found President Desi Bouterse guilty of murder and sentenced him to 20 years in prison

Suriname
  • Dec 2, 2019
  • 2 min read

Suriname president's murder case may deter investors

President Desi Bouterse has been convicted of the killing of opposition in a case dating back to 1982

Suriname
  • Sep 9, 2019
  • 2 min read

Latin American countries promise Amazon action

A summit of Amazon countries' leaders, absent the Brazilian president, signed a pact to boost disaster coordination

Latin America