People's Alliance for Progress

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People's Alliance for Progress
Volksalliantie Voor Vooruitgang
Leader Jules Wijdenbosch
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The People's Alliance for Progress (Dutch : Volksalliantie Voor Vooruitgang) is a political alliance in Suriname, led by Jules Wijdenbosch. At the last legislative elections (25 May 2005), the alliance won 14.5% of the popular vote and 5 out of 51 seats in the National Assembly. The alliance is formed by:


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