Maya Parbhoe, a prominent presidential candidate in Suriname, is setting her sights on an ambitious transformation of the nation. Inspired by El Salvador’s successful adoption of Bitcoin, Parbhoe envisions a future where Suriname becomes a leading Bitcoin nation, deeply embedded in the world of cryptocurrency, surpassing even the advancements made by Nayib Bukele’s administration in El Salvador.
Parabhoe’s Bold Plans
As Suriname approaches its pivotal 2025 elections, Parbhoe presents bold strategies aimed at combating systemic corruption and delivering tangible benefits to its citizens. Her primary objective is to establish Bitcoin as legal tender, a significant move that she plans to execute within her first year in office. This initiative includes transitioning from the Suriname dollar to Bitcoin sats, with the aim of paying all salaries in BTC.
Parbhoe’s vision extends beyond legalizing Bitcoin. She plans to dismantle the central bank, reduce taxes, privatize public services, issue national Bitcoin bonds, and advocate for extensive deregulation. These initiatives are designed to foster a more dynamic and transparent economic environment in Suriname.
Parabhoe To Dedicate Rest of Her Life To It!
Unlike many politicians who have recently turned to cryptocurrency, Parbhoe’s involvement with Bitcoin spans over a decade. Her journey into the world of crypto began in 2014, driven by engaging discussions in a Telegram group called Whale Pool and participation in numerous crypto conferences. “I completely dove into the rabbit hole and decided to dedicate the rest of my life to it. If there’s a cause that you could literally die on this hill for, Bitcoin would be it,” she passionately stated.
Bitcoin to the Rescue
Parbhoe’s deep dive into cryptocurrency also shed light on Suriname’s fragile financial infrastructure and the absence of robust capital markets, both of which have stifled economic growth. She emphasizes the necessity of constructing an alternative system that avoids repeating the mistakes of the fiat system, building instead on the foundation laid by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Drawing inspiration from Nayib Bukele’s achievements in El Salvador, where Bitcoin adoption has contributed to reducing crime, Parbhoe believes that similar strategies could dismantle systemic corruption in Suriname. By leveraging Bitcoin’s potential to infuse transparency into government budgets, she envisions a governance model that revitalizes the nation.
For Parbhoe, Bitcoin is not merely a financial instrument but a tool for creating a transparent, accountable governance system that can rejuvenate Suriname’s economy and society.
