WILLEMSTAD – Tensions within Curaçao's governing MFK party remain unresolved, with former Finance Minister and current Member of Parliament Javier Silvania publicly calling for a meeting with Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas to address their ongoing disagreements. According to Silvania, the two have not held a personal conversation since he resigned from his ministerial position.
Speaking during an interview with Kim Hendriksen on Curaçao.nu 101.1 FM on Thursday, Silvania acknowledged that relations within the MFK have become increasingly strained. He said his public criticism of government policies and decisions has created friction with ministers belonging to his own political party.
Silvania revealed that he personally requested a meeting with Pisas to discuss the disagreements and frustrations that have developed between them. However, he said he has not received a response from the prime minister.
The former finance minister believes that direct communication is necessary to prevent the internal disagreements from further damaging relations within the party.
Party Mediation Proposed but No Meeting Scheduled
In addition to requesting a personal meeting with Pisas, Silvania said he approached the MFK party chairman with a proposal to organize a mediation session involving the individuals concerned.
According to Silvania, the party agreed to the proposal, but no date has been established for the meeting.
He believes mediation would provide an opportunity for those involved to openly discuss their differences and reach agreements about how to work together in the future.
Silvania acknowledged that emotions are running high within the party and that he himself has experienced anger and frustration over the situation.
However, he emphasized that these feelings are not limited to him, suggesting that other party members are also dissatisfied with the current circumstances.
The former minister considers an open discussion essential to restoring cooperation and preventing personal disagreements from interfering with the party's political responsibilities.
No Direct Contact Since Ministerial Departure
Silvania's statements reveal that the disagreements between him and Pisas have continued beyond his departure from the Cabinet.
Although Silvania subsequently returned to the Curaçao Parliament as an MFK representative, the relationship between the two politicians has apparently not improved.
His request for a meeting indicates that he remains interested in resolving the conflict through dialogue rather than allowing the disagreements to continue publicly.
However, without a response from Pisas or a scheduled mediation session, there is currently no indication of when such discussions might take place.
The prime minister's position regarding Silvania's latest request was not included in the information presented during the interview.
Silvania Says He Still Believes in MFK
Despite the internal tensions, Silvania emphasized that he continues to have confidence in the MFK.
He said he wants the party to address its internal problems and establish clearer agreements about future cooperation.
His remarks suggest that he sees reconciliation as possible, provided the individuals involved are willing to discuss their disagreements openly.
For now, however, the situation remains unresolved.
With no personal meeting scheduled between Silvania and Pisas and no date established for party mediation, the disagreements continue to affect relations within Curaçao's governing party.