These people presumably comprised the entire population of the islands, but 150 to 200 were returned to Aruba and Curaçao in 1526 to work on the exportation of brazilwood, kwihi, and divi-divi.
The inhabitants of the islands likely comprised the total population, but around 150 to 200 were repatriated to Aruba and Curaçao in 1526 to participate in the export of brazilwood, kwihi, and divi-divi.