WILLEMSTAD — Sheldry Osepa, member of Parliament for the PNP and opposition legislator, has formally asked Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas to clarify what role he will play in an upcoming extraordinary Rijksministerraad (Kingdom Council of Ministers) meeting focused on developments in Venezuela. In written questions submitted to the government, Osepa wants to know whether Pisas will attend the meeting in person and how Curaçao’s interests will be represented.
The request comes amid the rapidly evolving situation in Venezuela and concerns about potential consequences for Curaçao and the wider Caribbean region. Osepa highlighted several areas of risk, including increased migration pressure, economic disruption, food supply challenges and possible impacts on the vital tourism sector if instability in Venezuela intensifies.
Osepa also asked how the Parliament will be informed about Curaçao’s position within the Kingdom framework and whether any instructions or agreements have been made in advance of the council meeting. Additionally, he wondered whether Curaçao is coordinating with Aruba to present a unified voice in defending the interests of the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom.
The appeal places pressure on the government to be transparent about Curaçao’s diplomatic engagement at the highest level, as decisions are being prepared that could have direct implications for the safety and stability of the island. With tensions around Venezuela drawing increased attention from Dutch and regional authorities, legislators are seeking greater insight into how Curaçao is positioning itself and what strategic priorities it will advance in discussions with the wider Kingdom.
At this time it remains unclear whether Pisas will travel to The Hague for the extraordinary council meeting, as recent reports indicated he opted not to travel to the Netherlands amid heightened tensions over Venezuela, choosing instead to remain in Curaçao to coordinate locally.
Osepa’s questions are expected to prompt a formal response from the government in the coming days as Parliament seeks to better understand Curaçao’s diplomatic posture and involvement in Kingdom-level deliberations on the Venezuela crisis.