The Bonaire Patriotic Union (Papiamentu: Union Patriótiko Boneriano, UPB; Dutch: Patriottische Unie van Bonaire) is a Dutch local political party in the special municipality of Bonaire.
Bonaire Patriotic Union Union Patriótiko Boneriano | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | UPB |
| Leader | James Kroon |
| Leader in the Island Council | Esther Bernabela |
| Founded | 23 October 1969 |
| Ideology | Christian democracy |
| Political position | Centre |
| International affiliation | Centrist Democrat International |
| American affiliation | Christian Democrat Organization of America |
| Colors | Green |
| Island Council | 2 / 9 |
| Electoral College | 2 / 9 |
History edit
In the 2002 Netherlands Antilles general election, the party won 3.6% of the popular vote and 2 out of 22 seats. In the 2006 Netherlands Antilles general election, the party again won 2 out of 22 seats. It is a member of the Centrist Democrat International and the Christian Democrat Organization of America.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ Europa Publications (2002). South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2003. Regional surveys of the world. Taylor & Francis Group. p. 588. ISBN 978-1-85743-138-4. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
- ^ Ameringer, C.D. (1992). Political Parties of the Americas, 1980s to 1990s: Canada, Latin America, and the West Indies. Greenwood Historical Encyclope. Greenwood Press. p. 695. ISBN 978-0-313-27418-3. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
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