Suriname votes -- Bouterse on the line (May 25, 2020)
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Suriname votes today in a legislative election that is a major test for President Desi Bouterse who seeks reelection. Bouterse was convicted of murder in a military court earlier this year, and could face jail-time if he doesn't renew his immunity. Bouterse has been in power for the past forty years, either through military dictatorship or the country’s first multiethnic political coalition. Though a negative economic situation and corruption scandals play against his bid to remain in power, Bouterse is charismatic and retains high support, reports the
Suriname votes -- Bouterse on the line (May 25, 2020)
Suriname votes -- Bouterse on the line (May…
Suriname votes -- Bouterse on the line (May 25, 2020)
Suriname votes today in a legislative election that is a major test for President Desi Bouterse who seeks reelection. Bouterse was convicted of murder in a military court earlier this year, and could face jail-time if he doesn't renew his immunity. Bouterse has been in power for the past forty years, either through military dictatorship or the country’s first multiethnic political coalition. Though a negative economic situation and corruption scandals play against his bid to remain in power, Bouterse is charismatic and retains high support, reports the