WILLEMSTAD – The management of CMC Real Estate has issued a dire warning about the financial situation of the company responsible for the maintenance and management of the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) building. In an official letter to the management of CMC Exploitation, the real estate company has raised concerns about a severe liquidity crisis, which is jeopardizing healthcare services on the island.
According to the letter, outstanding payments from CMC Exploitation, which pays rent to CMC Real Estate, have resulted in a significant liquidity shortage. This shortage is threatening the ability to guarantee maintenance, staffing costs, medical equipment, and other essential services. The letter stresses that even the continuity of healthcare services could be at risk if the situation is not addressed promptly.
CMC Real Estate has questioned whether CMC Exploitation fully understands the implications of delayed payments. Not only is the healthcare infrastructure under pressure, but the availability of care for patients both on Curaçao and from other countries with contractual agreements is also at stake.
CMC Real Estate is demanding a swift and unconditional resolution. The company is calling for clarity within six months on a comprehensive restructuring plan, supported by Curaçao's government and other relevant parties. Without a structural solution, the risk of incidents in healthcare is considered unacceptably high by the real estate management.