Aruba’s Path to Autonomy Begins
Aruba moves to secede from the Netherlands Antilles in 1985.
Published 20 July 2026 · 09:00 CET
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On this day On this day in 1985, Aruba’s government took a significant step towards autonomy by passing legislation to secede from the Netherlands Antilles. This move paved the way for Aruba to become a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands the following year, marking a new chapter in its history.
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