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Caribbean divided as Netherlands mulls slavery apology

Por: WPLG Local 10 Politics December 16, 2022

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PARAMARIBO – Dutch colonizers kidnapped men, women and children and enslaved them on plantations growing sugar, coffee and other goods that built wealth at the price of misery.On Monday, the Netherlands is expected to become one of the few nations to apologize for its role in slavery. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte plans to speak in the Netherlands as members of his Cabinet give speeches in seven former Caribbean colonies, including... + full article



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