Desi Bouterse
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Desi Bouterse

October 13, 1945 – December 23, 2024

Surinamese army officer who led the 1980 coup, ruled Suriname behind the scenes in the 1980s, and was elected President from 2010 to 2020; he was convicted for the 1982 December murders.

Offices held

Aug 12, 2010 – Jul 16, 2020
Preceded by
Ronald Venetiaan
Succeeded by
Chan Santokhi

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