List of Famous people born in Wanica District, Suriname

Dési Bouterse

First Name Dési

Last Name Bouterse

Born on October 13, 1945 (age 80)

Born in Suriname, Wanica District

Desiré Delano "Dési" Bouterse is a Surinamese politician who was President of Suriname from 2010 to 2020. From 1980 to 1987 he was Suriname's de facto leader after conducting a military coup and establishing a period of military rule.

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Chan Santokhi

First Name Chan

Last Name Santokhi

Born on February 3, 1959 (age 67)

Born in Suriname, Wanica District

Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi is a Surinamese politician and former chief of police who is the 9th and current President of Suriname. After winning the 2020 elections, Santokhi was the sole nomination for President of Suriname. On 13 July, Santokhi was elected president by acclamation in an uncontested election. He was inaugurated on 16 July.

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