ORANJESTAD - A majority of 11 parliamentarians in Aruba have passed a vote of no confidence against Minister of Sports and Education, Endy Croes. The vote took place at 1 a.m. following nearly 15 hours of deliberation. 

The motion was initiated due to what the parliament described as Croes's improper handling of fraud allegations related to the Aruba Sports Subsidy Foundation. Additionally, concerns were raised about his management of the foundation’s funds, prompting the parliamentary call for his resignation. 

The opposition, comprising 11 members, supported the motion, with the exception of independent parliamentarian Rycond Santos do Nascimento, who voted against it. The factions of the ruling party MEP and do Nascimento (10 votes in total) opposed the motion. 

The next step involves the Aruban governor signing off on Croes’s resignation, as reported by local news outlet NoticiaCla. This political shift underscores the ongoing tensions between the governing body and the opposition regarding accountability and governance in Aruba's sports and education sectors. 

The implications of this vote are expected to resonate throughout the Aruban political landscape as the public and other political entities await further developments. This event marks a critical moment for the current administration and raises questions about the future direction of governance in Aruba, particularly in sectors as vital as sports and education. 

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