1977 Aruban independence referendum

1977 03 25 y Aruba Independence Remain in the Netherlands Antilles 21418 1085 3669 37346 An independence referendum was held in Aruba on 25 March 1977.Aruba, 25 March 1977: Independence/Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles Direct Democracy en de In 1976 the Estates had approved a referendum on the island's status. Voters were given the choice of independence or remaining in the Netherlands Antilles, with over 95% voting in favour of the former. In 1983 the Treaty of The Hague planned independence for Aruba by 1996, and the island seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986.Regions and territories: Aruba BBC News However, in 1994 the plan for full independence was scrapped. Results ChoiceVotes%Independence21,41895.17Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles1,0854.83Invalid/blank votes3,669–Total26,172100Registered voters/turnout37,34670.08Source: Direct Democracy References Aruban independence referendum Aruban independence referendum Category:Referendums in Aruba Category:Referendums in the Netherlands Antilles Category:Independence referendums Independence referendum Aruban independence referendum