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Besides a large number of Venezuelans leaving their country, because of all the problems we already know about, we should not forget that there is also an important number of professionals and investors looking forward to expanding their horizons and establish their business in a more promising country.
Ironically, the same crisis that is beating our neighbor country and is now (negatively) affecting us in many ways, could also be a tremendous opportunity for the development of our own economy. Unfortunately, there is a lack of vision in our side that is preventing us to go forward.
The slow processing of all kind of documents, bureaucracy, archaic laws and rude behavior of many officials are making our island a less attractive destination for many investors. Many of those already here says it’s way easier to invest in other countries, including the U.S. and honestly, I think they are right!
How come we are so efficient to waste opportunities like this?
Foreigner investors are not a threat to this country. It is not a “favor” we are doing to them by allowing them to establish their business here. We need them! We need MANY of them!
Curaçao has great potential, but if we continue taking wrong decisions, the future of our economy looks very dark.
Angel van Delden,
Curacao
Daan, Tell your friend to open a store in Sambil. Things will be arranged!
Absolutely right. I know of a foreign entrepreneur who has been waiting for two years now to get all the permits. Meanwhile he has to pay rent on the property without having any income.
Everyone, including people living here, are being affected by the amount of red tape and stubbornness of discriminating locals. Personally, I have had to fight for two years until the government company decided it was okay to sell me a house I had an option. Now, I have the house and I can’t get utilities.
Sorry for having to say this, but the economic downfall hasn’t got much to do with the situation in Venezuela. It has to do with the mindset of locals. Unfortunately the worst is yet to come, and we cannot blame foreigners for this.
@Angel, Those who have the money are long gone! Only the have nots are still in Venezuela