WILLEMSTAD – Although Curaçao is assessed as having a low risk of terrorist financing, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) warns that this conclusion is based on limited analysis and insufficient data.
The report notes that Curaçao has not conducted a comprehensive and transparent terrorist financing risk assessment. No dedicated counterterrorism strategy exists, and specialized prosecutorial capacity is minimal.
While no terrorist financing cases were prosecuted between 2019 and 2023, the CFATF stresses that absence of cases does not necessarily equal absence of risk. Weak detection mechanisms and limited reporting indicators could mask underlying vulnerabilities.
Improving analytical depth, guidance to reporting entities, and institutional preparedness is essential to ensure that Curaçao remains resilient against future threats.