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Curaçao’s Finance Minister resigns after public clash with tax chief, sparking political turmoil and calls for investigation.
Curaçao’s Finance Minister Javier Silvania has resigned after a public dispute with Tax Receiver Alfonso Trona, following a leaked heated exchange and failed efforts to discipline senior civil servants.
Silvania stepped down but reclaimed a parliamentary seat, remaining politically active.
The conflict has triggered internal divisions within the ruling MFK party, sparked calls for a criminal investigation, and raised concerns about governance and stability.
A parliamentary hearing is scheduled, with Silvania, Trona, and Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas set to testify.
The fallout coincides with turmoil in the island’s gambling sector, where the Curaçao Gaming Authority’s supervisory board resigned in September, leaving oversight unclear.
The opposition PNP denied talks with MFK and urged greater transparency, while a protest is planned over the escalating crisis.
El ministro de Finanzas de Curaçao dimite después de un enfrentamiento público con el jefe de impuestos, provocando agitación política y llamados a una investigación.