Our Scans · Suriname · Weekly Summary

• El Nino typically brings heavier rains and flooding risk to Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, but below-normal rainfall to Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia, eastern Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Zero Carbon Analytics
• Oil exporters looking to diversify their sources from the Middle East could contribute to a fossil fuel boom by the 2030s, particularly in Brazil, Guyana and Suriname. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• A strong showing from Suriname could signal the continued rise of lesser-known nations, while Costa Rica can reaffirm the dominance of its key players. archyde
• By subregion, the largest increases are projected for the Caribbean boosted by significant increase in the volume of oil shipments from Guyana and Suriname, and South America thanks to additional volumes of agricultural products such as soybeans, corn and wheat. MercoPress
• The evaluation of the National Immunization Program will yield essential data and insights that will guide future interventions and policies, ensuring that Suriname continues to provide high-quality immunization services to its population. Pan American Health Organization
• With the cancellation of the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela programme and the imposition of partial restrictions on travel from Cuba generally, many recent Cuban migrants will end up having to choose alternative destinations in the Americas, including Brazil, Mexico and Suriname. Mixed Migration Centre
• Malaysian state-owned giant Petronas is expected to lead the way in Suriname with at least two wells. Splash247
• Investment flows will be heavily routed toward greenfield projects in Guyana and Suriname, while Argentina is slated to lead the brownfield investment charge as Vaca Muerta production aggressively ramps up. Cyprus Shipping News
• Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Suriname and Zambia will continue seeking a deal with creditors to restructure their debt, after defaulting in recent years. Ernst & Young
• Ethiopian authorities advise Suriname applicants to thoroughly review the general requirements and information, as even the smallest error could result in visa application forms being delayed or rejected. Ethiopia Immigration Services
• Oil from offshore Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play will be key sources of cost-competitive non-OPEC oil supply through 2030. oilprice.com

Last updated: 19 June 2026