An independence referendum was held in Aruba on 25 March 1977.Aruba, 25 March 1977: Independence/Remaining in the Netherlands Antilles Direct Democracy 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
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