WILLEMSTAD - The Venezuelan association on Curaçao sharply opposes what it calls "accusations from the newspaper Vigilante" regarding an alleged increase in organized prostitution due to the growth of direct flights from Venezuela to Curaçao. According to Vigilante, the increase in the number of flights has not only stimulated tourism but also led to a rise in organized prostitution. 

The newspaper wrote that "beautiful ladies land at Hato Airport and are quickly absorbed into a well-organized prostitution network that is active through various websites." Vigilante reports that these women, upon arrival, immediately have access to a logistical network, including drivers who take them to various locations, mainly in neighborhoods near the airport. The newspaper adds that the women offer their services through online platforms and attract both local and international clients. 

The Venex Foundation, along with the Pan-American and Caribbean Union for Human Rights (PACUHR), has strongly responded to this reporting. They deem the information unfounded and accuse the newspaper of spreading xenophobic and anti-immigrant sentiments. 

In their press release, they emphasize the strong historical and cultural ties between Curaçao and Venezuela, stating that such accusations undermine mutual respect and cooperation between the countries. They also criticize the media's responsibility to handle delicate issues such as prostitution in a serious and respectful manner, without resorting to generalization and prejudice. 

The accusations and denials have sparked a debate about the effects of migration and the role of the media in shaping public perceptions.