Aruba’s Parliamentary Elections: Choices Abound but Little Change Expected
Nearly 70,000 voters in Aruba are heading to the polls for parliamentary elections featuring eleven parties contesting 21 seats. Despite the potential for reshaping the political landscape, significant shifts are not anticipated due to the dominance of established parties like the Aruba People’s Party and the Movement Electoral di Pueblo. Voters are focused on economic outlooks, cost of living, and social issues, but smaller parties may struggle to influence the outcome. Activist Anouk Balentina aims for change from within by joining a smaller party to address pressing issues like sustainability and social justice.