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14 published cases matching Caribbean.

  • Political status and decolonisation

    Anguilla political status

    From the 1967 secession referendum and the short-lived Republic of Anguilla, through Operation Sheepskin, to the 1980 formal separation from Saint Kitts-Nevis.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    Aruba political status

    From Betico Croes' MEP campaign and the 1977 general strike, through the 1986 achievement of status aparte, to the 1995 repeal of the independence plan and the 2010 dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    British Virgin Islands political status

    From the 2021 Commission of Inquiry and Premier Fahie's arrest, through the direct-rule recommendation, to the 2022-2023 constitutional review calling for enhanced self-government.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    Cayman Islands political status

    From the 1863-1959 constitutional history and the 2009 constitutional referendum, to the documented absence of significant independence sentiment as of 2025.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Historical independence

    Cuba

    From Spain's relinquishment of sovereignty over Cuba in the 1898 Treaty of Paris, through US military government, to the establishment of the Republic of Cuba in 1902.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    Curaçao political status

    From the 1993 and 2005 status referendums, in which independence never exceeded 5% support, to the 2010 achievement of autonomous-country status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Independence movements

    Guadeloupe independence

    From the UPLG's 1978 founding and its 2026 referendum demand, to the distinct 2009 LKP general strike over economic grievances.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Historical independence

    Haiti

    From the 1804 Declaration of Independence, ending the Haitian Revolution, to France's recognition of Haitian independence in 1825 in exchange for an indemnity to former colonists.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Historical independence

    Jamaica

    Jamaica's independence from the United Kingdom on 6 August 1962, followed by UN admission six weeks later.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Independence movements

    Martinique independence

    From the MIM's 1978 founding, through Alfred Marie-Jeanne's long institutional tenure, to his 2024 referendum call.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    Montserrat political status

    From the 1967 colonial-status choice and the PLM's unrealized independence aspirations, through the catastrophic 1995-1997 volcanic crisis, to the current 2010 constitution and a post-2024 shift toward UK domestic-policy grievances.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    Nevis political status

    From the 1983 constitutional secession clause and the 1998 referendum that fell short of the required threshold, to the post-1998 easing of secessionist momentum.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    Puerto Rico political status

    From the series of status referendums since 1967, through the 2020 simple statehood vote, to the 2024 three-option referendum and its non-binding statehood result.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026
  • Political status and decolonisation

    Turks and Caicos political status

    From the 1979-1982 independence plan derailed by McCartney's death, through the 2009-2012 governance suspension, to the separate, historical Canada-association proposal.

    Caribbean History: 1 min Status verified Sep 2026