Eighth Army of Liberation

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The Eighth Army of Liberation was a political party in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It was formed by the United Workers, Peasants and Ratepayers Union. [1] In the 1951 general elections it won all eight seats and formed the government.

However, in 1952 internal conflicts led to a breakaway faction forming the People's Political Party, [1] and the Eighth Army did not contest any further elections. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p595 ISBN   978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Nohlen, p601