THE HAGUE - State Secretary Raymond Knops is worried about the situation in Venezuela: although the effects are still manageable, the current political malaise could have negative effects on the ABC Islands.

A political and humanitarian crisis is currently raging in Venezuela, causing millions of people to flee the country. Venezuela is the largest neighbor of the kingdom.

"In good weather, you can see it," said Knops in Goedemorgen Nederland on NPO1. "The situation is not good. We look at what happens there. "

The situation now mainly affects the economy of Curaçao. "You see that there have traditionally been links between companies in Venezuela and Curaçao, and that this is now under pressure. Recently there was a blockade for the islands, where the islands had to look at export with other countries. "

There are also concerns about the large influx of refugees. Knops: "It is now heading for Colombia, but the fear is that it can go by sea."

The influx of refugees is currently limited, says Knops.