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Suriname Ex-President Desi Bouterse Wanted by Authorities Following Prison No-Show

Suriname Ex-President Fails to Turn Himself In To Start Prison Sentence; Authorities Launches Hunt

Suriname's Public Prosecution Service (OM) is investigating why ex-president Desi Bouterse and an accomplice, both convicted of murder, haven't reported to prison to start their lengthy sentences.

Suriname: Former Dictator Desi Bouterse Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Political Killings

Dec 21, 2023 08:42 PM EST By Rick Martin

On what should be the final decision on the fate of former South American dictator Desi Bouterse, who used to rule Suriname with an iron fist, a court upheld his 20-year prison sentence.

Suriname: Former Dictator Desi Bouterse Faces Final Trial Over 1982 Killings of Political Opponents

Dec 15, 2023 10:32 PM EST By Rick Martin

Desi Bouterse, Suriname's former dictator, and two dozen others are facing a years-long judicial battle over the 1982 killings of 15 political opponents and a final verdict is about to be made.

Suriname Gold Mine Collapse: 14 Dead, 7 Wounded as Illegal Gold Mine Turns Into South America's Biggest Mining Disaster

Suriname Gold Mine Collapse: 14 Dead, 7 Missing as Illegal Gold Mine Turns Into South America's Biggest Mining Disaster

Nov 21, 2023 08:53 PM EST By Rick Martin

Suriname has suffered what many are calling the worst mining disaster in South America as a gold mine in Rosebel, one of South America’s largest open-pit gold projects, collapsed.

Suriname Is South America's Most Asian Country

Aug 18, 2022 08:41 AM EDT By Rick Martin

While most of its neighbors have a huge Latin influence, Suriname has stuck to its Dutch roots and intermingled the cultures of various other countries

Suriname: 5 Places to Visit in This Country Filled With Natural Beauty

Aug 08, 2022 02:10 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Suriname may not be one of the most famous or popular tourist destinations in the Americas, but it certainly makes up for it with its natural beauty.

Suriname: 5 Underrated Cuisines That Actually Taste Great

Jul 29, 2022 09:40 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Many of Suriname's cuisines are considered unknown to many outsiders to the country. So, here are five dishes we believe are underrated and need more exposure.

Suriname Festivals: Famous Local Celebrations That Every Traveler Should Not Miss

Mar 26, 2022 09:00 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Check out these famous Suriname festivals that every traveler should not miss when visiting this South American country.

Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, Announces $348 Million Aid to Venezuelan Refugees

Pompeo Says US to Provide $348 Million in Aid to Venezuelan Refugees

Sep 19, 2020 12:33 PM EDT By M.G. Alison.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the United States will be giving $348 million aid to Venezuelan refugees.

Guillain-Barré, Zika Virus Connection Getting Stronger as Paralysis Cases Increase in Latin America

Feb 17, 2016 05:30 AM EST By Rachel Cruz

Doctors continue to witness an increase in patients exhibiting the symptoms of the condition.

Scientists DIscover 60 New Species in Suriname Forest

Oct 04, 2013 02:51 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Scientists have discovered about 60 new species of plants, insects, birds, ants, mammals and amphibians in a remote forest in Suriname.