Jules Wijdenbosch
president of Suriname
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Jules Wijdenbosch served as the president of Suriname from 1996 to 2000. His administration was marked by significant economic difficulties, with an International Monetary Fund report declaring the country "practically bankrupt." This period also saw a decline in social services. Facing public protests, Wijdenbosch called for early elections, leading to Ronald Venetiaan's return to the presidency in 2000. The current president of Suriname is Chandrikapersad Santokhi.12
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