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Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi Dies at 67

3/30/2026

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Suriname's former president Chandrikapersad Santokhi died at age 67, as announced by current President Jennifer Simons.
Santokhi served as president from 2020 to 2025 and chaired the Progressive Reform Party.
He previously served as justice minister from 2005 to 2010.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
The announcement occurred during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations in New York City on September 22, 2024.

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Suriname's former president Chandrikapersad Santokhi died at age 67, as announced by current President Jennifer Simons.
Santokhi served as president from 2020 to 2025 and chaired the Progressive Reform Party.
He previously served as justice minister from 2005 to 2010.
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
The announcement occurred during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations in New York City on September 22, 2024.