Gilberto François "Betico" Croes (b. 1938 d. 1986) was an Arubian political activist who was a proponent of Aruba's separation from the rest of the Netherlands Antilles. This eventually occurred, but Croes lapsed into a coma after an accident on 31 December 1985 (the night of status aparte) and was never conscious to see his accomplishment. He's called the father of the Arubian nation. 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... National motto: None Official language Dutch Political status Dependent area of Netherlands Capital Oranjestad Queen Beatrix Governor Fredis Refunjol Prime Minister Nelson O. Oduber Area - Total - % water (Not ranked) 180 km² Negligible Population - Total (2004 est. ...
The accident he suffered were questioned by many for years since a car was seen leaving the area after the accident. This conspiracy theory was never proven.
He was the leader of the political party M.E.P. (Movimiento Electoral di Pueblo) and was the person responsible for the Seal, Flag and Hymn of the island of Aruba.
In the 1980's he also told his people that are Aruba should target the tourism in order the diversify the economy since it depended mainly on the refinery.
He also was responsible for major projects for the people of Aruba like F.C.C.A., Arubus, Sasaki Plan (he invisioned the area destined for hotels) and many many more.
Aruba's official Holiday to remember him has been marked on January 25, his birth date.
Caya G. F. Betico Croes is named for him and is the main shopping street in Oranjestad, Aruba. Not to be confused with Oranjestad, Sint Eustatius. ...
However, the fight, perseverance, courage, and determination of a Son of the Land, BeticoCroes, excelled since he committed himself in 1971 with the people of Aruba to take leadership in Arubas longtime desire to be an autonomous state in the Dutch Kingdom.
BeticoCroes was a very social person who was very much loved by the Aruban community.
BeticoCroes imprinted Love to the country in the hearts of his people and united the whole Aruban community in one common interest: Aruba First.
BeticoCroes meldde dat Aruba in 1981 uit het staatsverband zou treden; voor Rozendal was dit reden om de MEP niet in zijn kabinet op te nemen en de PPA uit te nodigen.
BeticoCroes, na zijn ongeluk in coma naar Florida vervoerd en van daar naar Utrecht, overleed op 26 november.
Mito Croes reisden naar Nederland om Arubaanse gezinnen te bewegen naar Aruba te remigreren.~~~ Aruba schakelde snel om naar bevordering van het toerisme en deze marktsector breidde zich snel uit.
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