Aruban People's Party

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The Aruban People's Party (AVP) (Arubaanse Volkspartij/Partido di Pueblo Arubano) is a Christian democratic political party in Aruba. AVP is an acronym for the Dutch name of the party.

At the 2001 elections, on 28 September 2001, the party won 26.7% of popular votes or 6 out of 21 seats. On 23 September 2005, the party won 38% of the popular vote or 8 out of 21 seats, making it the largest opposition party of the nation. In the 25 September 2009 election, the party came to power, winning 48% of the popular vote and 12 of the 21 seats.