THE HAGUE – Security concerns in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands were raised in the Dutch Senate, with lawmakers pointing to geopolitical risks linked to nearby Venezuela.
Senator Paul Rosenmöller highlighted the proximity of Venezuela—just 30 kilometers from Aruba—as a source of concern for residents in the region.
He asked Prime Minister Rob Jetten whether the Netherlands can guarantee a secure future for the Caribbean islands, especially in what he described as a turbulent geopolitical environment.
In addition to geopolitical tensions, Rosenmöller pointed to climate change as a growing threat, warning that rising sea levels pose long-term risks to the safety and sustainability of island communities.