WILLEMSTAD – Former member of Parliament Menki Rojer has issued a stern warning to Minister Charles Cooper and the Curaçao government following growing public anger over unresolved land allocation requests and legalization procedures.
Rojer made the remarks in response to recent protests organized by Plataforma Bandariba outside Domeinbeheer, where demonstrators accused authorities of allowing hundreds of applications for government land, agricultural plots, and legalization requests to remain unresolved for years.
During the interview, Rojer said the situation has become extremely serious and warned that continued inaction by the government could lead to escalating tensions within the community.
According to the former parliamentarian, many citizens have waited decades for answers regarding requests for land or legalization of property. He argued that people are becoming increasingly frustrated because they feel ignored by the authorities.
Rojer stated that the government must urgently address the situation and improve the handling of land allocation matters before public dissatisfaction grows further.
He also criticized what he described as unequal treatment and a lack of transparency within the land allocation system. According to Rojer, ordinary citizens are sometimes forced to wait decades for a response, while others appear to obtain permits and access to land far more quickly.
The former MP warned that unresolved land issues can eventually threaten social stability if authorities fail to intervene in time.
“This is a very serious matter,” Rojer said during the interview, emphasizing that the government must recognize the scale of the frustration among the population.
Rojer also called on Minister Cooper to take direct responsibility for resolving the problems within Domeinbeheer and restoring public confidence in the process.
The comments come shortly after the government agreed to begin regular consultations with Plataforma Bandariba following this week’s protests. The Ministry of Traffic, Transportation and Urban Planning has acknowledged shortcomings in communication and promised a formal response to the action group before May 30.