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The Caribbean Democracy Union is an alliance of moderate, centre-right and conservative political parties and individuals the Caribbean. It is affiliated to the global International Democrat Union.
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The Caribbean Democracy Union is an alliance of moderate, centre-right and conservative political parties and individuals the Caribbean. It is affiliated to the global International Democrat Union.
| Country | Party/Individual | Abbr | Color | Upper house legislative seats | Lower house legislative seats | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Anguilla | Palmavon Webster | N/A | Pink | 0 / 13 (0%) | No representation | |
 Belize | United Democratic Party | UDP | Red | 3 / 13 (23%) | 5 / 31 (16%) | In opposition |
 Dominica | Dominica Freedom Party | DFP | Green | 0 / 21 (0%) | No representation | |
 Grenada | New National Party | NNP | Green | 3 / 13 (23%) | 6 / 15 (40%) | In opposition |
 Jamaica | Jamaica Labour Party | JLP | Green | 13 / 21 (62%) | 49 / 63 (78%) | In government |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis | People's Action Movement | PAM | Gold | 4 / 11 (36%) | In opposition | |
 Saint Lucia | United Workers Party | UWP | Yellow | 3 / 11 (27%) | 2 / 17 (12%) | In opposition |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | New Democratic Party | NDP | Yellow | 6 / 15 (40%) | In opposition | |
 Turks and Caicos Islands | People's Democratic Movement | PDM | Blue | 1 / 15 (7%) | In opposition | |
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