Curaçao Chronicle

02/12/2025

LATAM's inaugural flight from Lima Peru has just landed. Now Curaçao is even more connected to Latin America. Read all about it on www.curacaochronicle.com

02/12/2025

And here it is!!! LATAM's first flight to Curaçao from Bogota, Colombia. Welcome! Later today LATAM'S first flight to Curaçao from Lima, Peru will arrive. Curaçao is now even more connected to Latin America.

02/12/2025

The Board of Financial Supervision (Cft) has issued a strong warning to the Curaçao government after discovering a 72 million-guilder overspend on subsidies and transfers in the first three quarters of 2025. The findings were detailed in the third ex*****on report submitted by the government — a report the Cft says lacks critical explanations.

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29/11/2025

The declaration by U.S. President Donald Trump that Venezuelan airspace should be considered “closed” will not affect KLM flights to Curaçao, Aruba, or other Caribbean destinations, the airline confirmed on Friday. Read more: https://www.curacaochronicle.com/post/main_news/klm-us-closure-of-venezuelan-airspace-has-no-impact-on-flights-to-curacao-and-aruba

28/11/2025

A pleasant walk in downtown Willemstad.

25/11/2025

Former director of the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA), Richard Lopez Ramirez, has accepted a criminal settlement in the large international corruption investigation involving shipbuilder Damen Shipyards. By agreeing to the settlement, Lopez Ramirez admits guilt for receiving bribes but avoids a full public trial.

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WILLEMSTAD - Former director of the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA), Richard Lopez Ramirez, has accepted a criminal settlement in the large international corruption investigation involving shipbuilder Damen Shipyards. By agreeing to the settlement, Lopez Ramirez admits guilt for receiving bribes but ...

21/11/2025

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a sweeping aviation alert covering all airspace under the Maiquetía Flight Information Region (FIR) — effectively all of Venezuela and parts of the southern Caribbean — warning of a “worsening security situation” and potential risks for aircraft in the region.

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FAA Alert Venezuela and Southern Caribbean

21/11/2025

The MFK party is the only faction in Parliament that does not oppose raising the holiday allowance for ministers and Members of Parliament from six to eight percent. This emerges from the Central Committee’s report on the draft national ordinance proposing the increase.

Curacao politics

19/11/2025

Curaçao wrote a new chapter in its sporting history last night. After an impressive match against Jamaica, which ended in a draw, the national team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the very first time. The tournament will take place next year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is a historic achievement that unites the island and sparks pride across the world. Curaçao is the smallest country ever to qualify for a World Cup.

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19/11/2025

19/11/2025

History has been made. Curaçao has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a nail-biting 0–0 draw against Jamaica in Kingston. WE DID IT!

Curacao soccer team

18/11/2025

Concerns in Curaçao about escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela are “understandable,” according to Onno Eichelsheim, Commander of the Dutch Armed Forces. Remember to visit our site for your daily news updates.

U.S., Venezuela tensions affecting Curacao