1977 Aruban independence referendum
An independence referendum was held in Aruba on 25 March 1977.[1] In 1976 the Estates had approved a referendum on the island's status.[1] Voters were given the choice of independence or remaining in the Netherlands Antilles, with over 95% voting in favour of the former.[1] In 1983 the Treaty of The Hague planned independence for Aruba by 1996,[1][2] and the island seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986.[2] However, in 1994 the plan for full independence was scrapped.[1]
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Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| Independence | 21,418 | 95.17 |
| Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles | 1,085 | 4.83 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 3,669 | – |
| Total | 26,172 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 37,346 | 70.08 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- Aruba, 25 March 1977: Independence/Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles Direct Democracy (in English and German)
- Regions and territories: Aruba BBC News
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