Fabio Palmigiani
Americas correspondent at Upstream
Opinion

Suriname eyes bountiful oil riches as it tries to dodge Dutch disease curse

Newly-elected President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons will lead country through predicted oil bonanza

Newly-elected President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is hoping an upcoming oil boom will help improve Suriname's fortunes.
Newly-elected President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is hoping an upcoming oil boom will help improve Suriname's fortunes.Photo: RYTIS DAUKANTAS/UPSTREAM
Published 15 July 2025, 11:03Updated 15 July 2025, 12:40
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