Embargoes have been imposed in the past. but have not been effective in dissuading the army. A more potent message must be sent. Rumors of a new coup make this an urgent priority. Events in Haiti provide a useful lesson. Had the United States or a coalition of countries curbed President Aristides verbal and policy excesses. the military may have had no excuse to force him out. Putting down strong. effective markers early in Haitis coup might have shortened it and encouraged thousands of refugees to remain at home until power reverted to civilians. The United States cannot remake Suriname. But it can and must take effective steps to discourage a military takeover.
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