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.

Brazil–Suriname relations

Brazil

Suriname

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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