The Aruban Liberal Organization (''Organisacion Liberal Arubiano'', OLA) is a
liberal political party
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in
Aruba
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At the
2001 Aruban general election, the party won 5.7% of popular votes and one out of 21 seats. On 23 September 2005, the party won only 4% of the popular vote and lost its seat.
History
It was founded in late 1991 by
Glenbert Croes, who, earlier that year, had turned his back on the
MEP after it refused to admit him as a party member.
See also
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Liberalism
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Liberalism worldwide
This article gives information on liberalism worldwide. It is an overview of parties that adhere to some form of liberalism and is therefore a list of liberal parties around the world.
Introduction
What constitutes a liberal party is highly deb ...
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List of liberal parties
This article gives information on liberalism worldwide. It is an overview of parties that adhere to some form of liberalism and is therefore a list of liberal parties around the world.
Introduction
What constitutes a liberal party is highly deb ...
References
Liberal parties in the Netherlands
Political parties in Aruba
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