Bouterse hired other convicts. His delegation that visited a South American summit had two members besides Bouterse who had criminal drug records: former military and Hans Jannasch. Ronald Venetiaan, former president of Suriname, said "Such people now circulate around the state power".Bouterse geeft bevriende roofmoordenaar gratie – Buitenland – VK. Volkskrant.nl. (30 December 2011) Retrieved on 8 January 2012."Controversy as Bouterse grants pardon to foster son", Stabroek News – Guyana, 30 December 2011; Retrieved on 8 January 2012.Bouterse grants pardon to foster son | 2010 Elections in Suriname. Verkiezingensuriname.nl (30 December 2011). Retrieved on 8 January 2012.
Bouterse hired other convicts. His delegation that visited a South American summit had two members besides Bouterse who had criminal drug records: former military and Hans Jannasch. Ronald Venetiaan, former president of Suriname, said "Such people now circulate around the state power".Bouterse geeft bevriende roofmoordenaar gratie – Buitenland – VK. Volkskrantnl. (30 December 2011) Retrieved on 8 January 2012."Controversy as Bouterse grants pardon to foster son", Stabroek News – Guyana, 30 December 2011; Retrieved on 8 January 2012.Bouterse grants pardon to foster son | 2010 Elections in Suriname. Verkiezingensuriname.nl (30 December 2011). Retrieved on 8 January 2012.