WILLEMSTAD – The MFK faction in the Curaçao Parliament is calling for a central committee meeting to address the deteriorating condition of historic buildings in the city center of Willemstad. This is evident from a formal request submitted by MFK Members of Parliament to the chair of the Staten van Curaçao.
According to the faction, numerous historic properties in areas such as Punda, Otrobanda, Pietermaai, and Scharloo are in a deplorable state and pose a genuine risk to public safety. The MFK states that neglected buildings threaten not only the cultural heritage of the capital but also the safety of residents, workers, and visitors who frequent the city center.
The party emphasizes that the issue goes beyond cultural preservation or aesthetics and has become a matter of public safety. Crumbling structures, unstable facades, and long-term neglect increase the risk of accidents in heavily trafficked areas.
MFK is requesting that the ministers responsible, along with relevant heritage and preservation organizations, be summoned to parliament to account for the current situation and to explain what measures are being taken to address the risks.
The faction says a coordinated and transparent approach is needed to safeguard Willemstad’s historic core, which holds UNESCO World Heritage status, while ensuring that public safety concerns are urgently and adequately addressed.