Ronald Venetiaan Politician

Ronald Runaldo Venetiaan (born June 18, 1936) served as the 6th and 8th President of Suriname. His first term as president ran from 1991 to 1996 after which he lost in the elections to Jules Wijdenbosch. In 2000 however, he regained his former position on the New Front banner, receiving an absolute majority of 37 from 51 votes in the Parliament.In 2005 he was re-elected to serve a third term as president and sworn in on August 12, 2005.

Personal facts

Ronald Venetiaan
Birth dateJune 18, 1936
Birth place
Suriname , Paramaribo
Religion
Catholic Church

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Office holder

officePresident of Suriname
party
National Party of Suriname
successor
Jules Wijdenbosch
vice president
Jules Ajodhia

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