WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao is facing a government coalition crisis, confirmed by Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas of the largest coalition party, MFK. Rising tensions between MFK and two Members of Parliament from the PNP party, Sheldry Osepa and Gwendell Mercelina, have escalated in recent days. The situation reached a breaking point when MFK sent a letter announcing they no longer wished to collaborate with the two parliamentarians. In response, the PNP officially withdrew from the coalition.
To stabilize the government, MFK is reportedly in discussions with independent MP Zita Jesus-Leito and the one-member faction KEM. Should they join forces, the coalition would regain a slim majority, securing the support of eleven parliamentarians—just enough to continue governing.
The conflict intensified during a parliamentary session on Monday when Mercelina and Osepa criticized Finance Minister Javier Silvania for his decision to write off overdue tax debts. They accused Silvania and his party of being untrustworthy, further straining the coalition.
As talks continue, Curaçao’s political landscape remains uncertain, with the government seeking to rebuild its majority amid growing public scrutiny.