Deterioration of our democracy

The public should be deeply concerned about the erosion of our democracy and the rule of law. This foundation is crucial for the orderly and responsible functioning of our society. 

It has become apparent that the current government, led by MFK and previously supported by PNP, and now with backing from KEM and independent parliamentarian Zita Jesus-Leito, is undermining the core principles of our democracy. This government has discontinued the traditional weekly press conferences, thereby eliminating transparency and obstructing the press—the fourth pillar of democracy—from holding the government accountable. 

Additionally, the MFK-led administration is undermining the authority of Parliament, with the president, in collaboration with ministers, failing to convene meetings. This includes critical issues such as potential illegal activities by ministers like Javier Silvania, Pik Pisas, and Charles Cooper, who have publicly stated they will not respond to parliamentary inquiries. Minister Silvania is using public funds for populist projects and soliciting votes, which constitutes a corrupt and punishable act. 

There are also concerns about irregularities surrounding Minister Charles Cooper. Issues have arisen in Fundashon Kas Popular and companies such as Hospitality Development & More, which are involved in property sales in the city center and the 'Mi Casa Ya' construction project, as well as in Public Works, where "friends & family" companies are engaged in road paving. 

Under Pik Pisas, the MFK government supports refinery deals with companies like CPR, which are unqualified and present fraudulent documents, along with other questionable deals involving Oryx, Global Oil Management, and PDVSA. The government also purchased the Campo Alegre brothel for a substantial sum, diverting funds from education, and is promoting dark window tinting for cars, which contributes to dangerous traffic conditions, affecting both road safety and police work. 

Here are several key issues illustrating the deterioration our country faces: 

Erratic management threatening public health; 

Disregard for democratic institutions such as the Social Economic Council, Advisory Council, and General Audit Chamber; 

Weakening of the Public Ministry and Police Corps while ministers enjoy bodyguards, luxury travel, and $25,000 credit cards; 

Silencing and humiliating officials who are performing their duties; 

Parliamentarians like Gibi Doran are defaming a company director to obscure Silvania's errors, and then spreading racism and 

creating division among the people (they are not one of us). 

In light of these issues, it is clear that Curaçao is experiencing a decline into a state of dictatorship and oppression. While we are not the first country to fall under the influence of politicians with dictatorial tendencies, failure to act promptly could see Curaçao end up like other nations that have endured similar political environments. The consequences are evident—take a look at where they stand today!




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