Mauritius: Opposition Leader Appointed Prime Minister After Election Win

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NOV 2024

Above: Former and new Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam waits for election results in Triolet, Mauritius, on Nov. 11, 2024. Image copyright: Li Yahui/Contributor/Xinhua via Getty Images

story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Narrative A

During his tenure as prime minister, Jugnauth was able to maintain strong economic management and provide a secure environment for investors while securing a historic victory in reclaiming the Chagos Islands from the UK. Now that the country has chosen another team, the prime minister respects this decision.

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Narrative B

Though the economy had rebounded year-on-year, Jugnauth had betrayed public trust through government-sanctioned illegal surveillance of citizens, opposition members, and journalists — demonstrating authoritarian behavior. Now that he's no longer in power, he must face the consequences of suppressing information and dissent.

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