The political landscape of Curaçao has entered a phase of turbulence following the mass resignation of the Supervisory Board of Commissioners of the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). The entire board’s unexpected departure in September has reportedly led to a situation where Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas is now overseeing the day-to-day affairs of the island’s gaming regulator, raising questions about the state’s governance structure and the independence of the gaming authority....
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