WILLEMSTAD - Supporters of Minister Javier Silvania (MFK) are calling on the public to gather at Wilhelminaplein this Friday at 11:00 a.m., dressed in white as a symbol of peace, to show solidarity with the embattled minister. The show of support comes as Silvania faces mounting political pressure over his ongoing conflict with Landsontvanger (Tax Receiver) Alfonso Trona.
The call for the demonstration coincides with a public parliamentary session scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, during which Silvania, Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas, and Trona will appear before Parliament to address the dispute that has dominated local politics in recent weeks.
The controversy erupted after a leaked audio recording surfaced online, in which Silvania and Trona could be heard accusing each other of corruption during a heated exchange. The recording has sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about leadership within the Ministry of Finance.
In social media posts, organizers of the rally urged supporters to “show that the people stand behind our leader, Javier Silvania,” emphasizing that the event will be peaceful and orderly. Prominent members of the fan club have also released videos encouraging followers to remain calm and respectful during the gathering.
So far, the MFK party leadership has not issued an official statement regarding Silvania’s future within the government. The movement’s supporters, however, have made it clear that they do not want the ruling party to abandon the minister.
Minister Remains Silent Publicly
Silvania, who also serves as Minister of Health, Environment and Nature (GMN), has not made any public comments about the controversy in recent days. He reappeared on social media last Friday to congratulate followers on Curaçao’s Day of Autonomy, but notably did not attend the official ceremonies.
The dispute between Silvania and Trona will take center stage during Friday’s parliamentary debate, which was requested by opposition parties PNP, PAR, and MAN-PIN. To date, neither the MFK party leadership nor the Council of Ministers has publicly addressed the issue, leaving speculation about the minister’s political standing to continue growing.
