WILLEMSTAD – The political movement Trabou pa Kòrsou (Work for Curaçao) has raised concerns over rising poverty and unemployment rates in Curaçao, criticizing the outgoing government’s focus on social issues while economic hardships continue to grow.
According to the latest figures from Curaçao’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), poverty levels have increased over the past four years. Unemployment has surged from 13% to 18%, while the number of families dependent on social assistance has risen from 10% to 15%. Trabou pa Kòrsou attributes these trends to the lack of effective policies to counteract economic decline and improve the well-being of Curaçao’s citizens.
"Without addressing these social problems, we cannot achieve a prosperous future for our country. It is essential that the leaders chosen by the people in the upcoming elections take responsibility and implement policies that benefit all citizens, leaving no one behind," the organization stated.
Trabou pa Kòrsou emphasizes the need for long-term employment solutions to ensure access to affordable and high-quality food, healthcare, and education. The movement advocates for international trade agreements, agricultural development, livestock farming, and sustainable fishing initiatives to reduce the cost of living. Additionally, it calls for improved access to medical care, including cheaper and natural remedies, urging greater recognition of traditional medicine and ancestral knowledge within the community.
"Our elderly hold valuable wisdom about natural remedies, and we must reconnect younger generations with these traditions," the statement continues. Trabou pa Kòrsou also promotes restoring traditional values of cooperation, solidarity, and unity, both among citizens and between the people and their government.
As Curaçao approaches its next elections, the movement urges voters to support leadership committed to economic recovery and inclusive policies. "Now is the time to join forces and build a Curaçao where everyone has more opportunities to prosper and thrive."