WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao Council of Ministers received a presentation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, outlining the preliminary findings of the Rib’e Lugá program, a government initiative aimed at registering undocumented foreign nationals and examining their eligibility for legalization.
The program was conducted between May 1 and October 31, 2026, as part of the government's efforts to obtain a clearer understanding of the undocumented migrant population living on the island.
During the weekly Council of Ministers meeting, officials presented an initial assessment of the registration process, including information about the nationalities and age groups of individuals who registered during the six-month period.
The presentation also addressed challenges encountered during the program and outlined the proposed next steps.
According to the government, the preliminary report provides an initial overview of the information collected during the registration and legalization process.
However, the government has not yet disclosed the total number of people who registered, the nationalities most represented, or how many individuals may qualify for legalization.
Officials indicated that additional information will be released soon, including the program's principal findings, further developments, and the next steps in the process.
The Rib’e Lugá initiative represents an important component of Curaçao's efforts to develop a more comprehensive approach to immigration.
Through the registration process, the government aims to obtain more reliable information about undocumented foreign nationals residing on the island.
The information collected is intended to support the development of an integrated migration policy that addresses the realities of undocumented immigration in Curaçao.
The government considers the program an important step toward gaining a better understanding of the situation and determining how immigration-related challenges should be addressed in future policy decisions.
The preliminary assessment also provides an opportunity to identify administrative and practical difficulties encountered during the registration period.
These findings could help authorities determine what additional measures are necessary as the government considers the next phase of the initiative.
For individuals who participated in Rib’e Lugá, the forthcoming announcement is expected to provide greater clarity about the program's results and the procedures that may follow.
The government has not yet specified when the complete findings will be published or announced any decisions regarding the legal status of registered participants.
With the registration period now concluded, attention is shifting toward evaluating the information gathered and determining how the results can contribute to a more structured and comprehensive migration policy for Curaçao.