Curaçao does not have a president — it is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and its political system reflects a parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy.
Here’s how Curaçao’s political leadership is structured:
Head of State
- King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is the King of Curaçao.
- He is represented locally by the Governor of Curaçao, who performs ceremonial and constitutional duties.
Heads of Government
Instead of a president, Curaçao has a Prime Minister, who leads the local government.
List of Prime Ministers of Curaçao (2010–Present)
Curaçao became an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands on October 10, 2010.
| Prime Minister | Term | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Schotte | 2010–2012 | MFK (Movementu Futuro Kòrsou) |
| Stanley Betrian (interim) | 2012–2012 | Independent |
| Daniel Hodge | 2012–2013 | PS (Partido pa Sosialismo) |
| Ivar Asjes | 2013–2015 | PS |
| Ben Whiteman (interim) | 2015–2016 | PS |
| Hensley Koeiman | 2016–2017 | MAN (Movementu Antia Nobo) |
| Gilmar Pisas (1st term) | 2017 | MFK |
| Eugene Rhuggenaath | 2017–2021 | PAR (Partido Alternativa Real) |
| Gilmar Pisas (2nd term) | 2021–present (as of 2025) | MFK |
Notes
- Curaçao’s first prime minister, Gerrit Schotte, was also the youngest.
- Gilmar Pisas is the current Prime Minister (2021–2025).
- Curaçao’s leadership often changes due to coalition governments in its parliamentary system.
