People's Electoral Movement (Aruba)

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Leader Evelyn Wever-Croes Founded 1971		Founder Betico Croes

Dutch name Electorale Volksbeweging Papiamento name Movimiento Electoral di Pueblo Ideology Aruban independentismSocial democracy

The People's Electoral Movement (Dutch: Electorale Volksbeweging, Papiamento: Movimiento Electoral di Pueblo, MEP) is a social democratic political party in Aruba. At the last elections for the Estates, 28 September 2001, the party won 52.4% of popular votes and 12 out of 21 seats. 23 September 2005, the party won 43% of the popular vote and 11 out of 21 seats and remained, led by Nelson Oduber in government.

Notable members

Betico Croes, political activist who played a major role in the separation of Aruba from the Netherlands Antilles

Nelson Oduber, prime minister of Aruba

Frans Figaroa, chairman of the parliament of the Netherlands Antilles and lieutenant governor of Aruba

References

People's Electoral Movement (Aruba) Wikipedia

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