WILLEMSTAD - The Curaçao government has yet to issue an official statement on the Dutch embassy in Venezuela’s decision to provide shelter to Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González. The situation has drawn attention after González, who disappeared following Venezuela’s elections in late July, was revealed to have fled the country and sought political asylum in Spain. The Dutch embassy had offered him shelter during his escape, as confirmed by Minister of Kingdom Relations, Caspar Veldkamp.
While Aruba and other nations have already taken positions on the matter, Curaçao has remained silent, prompting criticism from opposition members. Eugene Cleopa (MAN-PIN) voiced his frustration over what he called the Pisas cabinet’s lack of communication. “The government doesn’t hold press conferences, so no one knows what their stance is,” said Cleopa. He also questioned whether Curaçao had consulted with other Kingdom countries about the issue, as required by the Constitution.
The current silence stands in contrast to past criticisms from Prime Minister Pisas’ party, MFK, which previously condemned the former government for supporting the Netherlands on Venezuelan matters. Meanwhile, international pressure continues to mount for a thorough investigation into Venezuela’s election results, yet Curaçao’s position remains unclear, leaving many wondering how the island will respond.