WILLEMSTAD - The government of Curaçao continues to have majority support in Parliament, according to a statement made following a meeting of the legislative body on Monday. This clarification came after questions raised by Giselle Mc William (MAN), who asked whether the government could still rely on parliamentary support.
In response, States President Charetti America-Francisca (MFK) confirmed that she had not received any information suggesting that the government had lost its majority backing. Mc William's concerns stemmed from recent reports that independent States member Corine Djaoen-Genaro, a former member of the PNP, no longer wished to support the coalition. This shift in stance reportedly began following the arrest of KEM member Michelangelo ‘Lo’ Martines, who is under investigation for drug trafficking and money laundering. However, Djaoen-Genaro has not confirmed any changes regarding her position on supporting the government.
Following the meeting, MFK States member Ramón Yung expressed that his party is prepared for elections, noting that the current uncertainty effectively extends the campaign period until March. The opposition party, PNP, voiced concerns in a press release about the lack of political stability, which they believe is detrimental to foreign investors. The PNP also highlighted recent decisions that seemed financially unfeasible, arguing that these actions appeared aimed at gaining votes ahead of the elections.
The PNP further pointed out the absence of a parliamentary majority to support the government on urgent matters. They also criticized the prolonged screening process for new ministers, which has stretched over two months, leaving only five ministers to manage nine ministries.