Brazil–Suriname relations
Brazil – Suriname relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of Suriname. Brazil has an embassy in Paramaribo. Suriname has an embassy in Brasília.
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Suriname has a significant amount of Brazilians living in their country. The 2000 estimation was 40,000 people.[1]
Albina Riots
In 2009, riots erupted in the Surinamese town of Albina after a Maroon inhabitant of the area was allegedly stabbed by a Brazilian immigrant. Between 1 and 7 people were killed as a result, with over many more missing. The Brazilian immigrants in the area surrounding Albina were quickly evacuated to Paramaribo, the Surinamese capital.[2]
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References
- "Guyana: Caught in Brazil's Net?; Small Nation, New to Free Markets, Fears Loss of Its Identity". New York Times. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- "Brazilië verwijt Suriname geweld niet". nu.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 May 2020.
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