What the records say
- When
- 11 Aug 1977 – 18 Aug 1977
- Kind
- Strike
- Coordinates
- 12.52° N, 69.97° W
- Description
- general strike in Aruba for independence from the Netherlands Antilles
Placed at the island its title names, Aruba.
1977 Aruba general strike
General strike in Aruba for independence from the Netherlands Antilles
The 1977 Aruba general strike was a major week-long general strike on Aruba from August 11 to 18, 1977. The strike was organized by Aruban politician and activist Betico Croes and the MEP party in pursuit of autonomy for Aruba and secession from the Netherlands Antilles, which was largely dominated by Curaçao, who opposed Aruba's secession.
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