# Curacao on The No Agenda Show

Curacao comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2010 to December 2025.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** September 2010 – December 2025
- **Related topics:** [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [Aruba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aruba.md), [Bahamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahamas.md), [Bonaire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bonaire.md), [Cayman Islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cayman-islands.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Climate Lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-lockdown.md), [Curfew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curfew.md), [Five Eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Dutch Financing of Foreign Conflicts, MH17 Shootdown Speculation

- **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Time:** 6:38–10:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/dutch-financing-of-foreign-conflicts-mh17-shootdown-speculation.md

Recent Freedom of Information filings in the Netherlands suggest Dutch taxpayer money financed White Helmets activity in Syria and political upheaval in Kiev. Speculation arises regarding whether this involvement relates to the MH17 plane shootdown, which carried many Dutch citizens. Additionally, the Netherlands is reportedly granting the U.S. military access to sovereign ground in Curaçao and may join the Five Eyes intelligence network.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [white helmets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-helmets.md), [kiev](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kiev.md), [mh17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh17.md), [five eyes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/five-eyes.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [curacao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curacao.md)

### Curacao Storm, First Climate Lockdown, Prime Minister Pisas

- **Episode:** [1465: Satheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-03
- **Time:** 28:25–30:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist/chapter/curacao-storm-first-climate-lockdown-prime-minister-pisas.md

A report from Curacao describes what is being termed the world's first "climate lockdown" during the approach of Storm Bonnie. The Prime Minister implemented a 4:00 PM curfew and closed schools and shops despite the storm eventually missing the island. Residents expressed concern that the government used the weather event to test public obedience under the guise of climate safety.

Keywords: [curacao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curacao.md), [climate lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-lockdown.md), storm bonnie, [curfew](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curfew.md), [prime minister](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prime-minister.md)

### Caribbean Geopolitics, Chinese Infrastructure Investment

- **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-20
- **Time:** 1:19:50–1:22:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/caribbean-geopolitics-chinese-infrastructure-investment.md

China is significantly expanding its influence in the Caribbean through multi-billion dollar resort developments in the Bahamas and St. Lucia. In Curacao, the Chinese government has taken over a refinery previously owned by Venezuela, likely as a debt repayment. These investments often include offers to modernize local electrical grids, signaling a long-term strategic shift in the region's economic dependencies.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [curacao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curacao.md), [cayman islands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cayman-islands.md), [bahamas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bahamas.md)

### Dutch Royal Visit to the Caribbean Islands

- **Episode:** [567: Marketecture](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-21
- **Time:** 1:08:43–1:12:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/567-marketecture/chapter/dutch-royal-visit-to-the-caribbean-islands.md

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands conducted a royal visit to the Dutch Caribbean islands, including Curacao and Aruba. The hosts note the modern approach of the new royals, including allowing microphones to capture their interactions with the public. An anecdote is shared about the King physically shoving a German journalist who got too close to the Queen.

Keywords: [king willem-alexander](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/king-willem-alexander.md), [queen maxima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-maxima.md), [curacao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curacao.md), [aruba](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aruba.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [royalty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royalty.md)

### Venezuelan Oil Facility Fires and Lightning Strikes

- **Episode:** [234: Phasers on Stun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/234-phasers-on-stun.md)
- **Published:** 2010-09-12
- **Time:** 1:46:26–1:48:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/234-phasers-on-stun/chapter/venezuelan-oil-facility-fires-and-lightning-strikes.md

On September 4, lightning reportedly struck two separate BOPEC oil storage facilities in Bonaire and Curacao, both owned by Venezuela's Hugo Chavez. The resulting fires burned for over 24 hours. The hosts express skepticism that lightning would strike two related facilities on the same day, suggesting the events may have been a deliberate message to the Venezuelan government.

Keywords: [bonaire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bonaire.md), [curacao](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/curacao.md), bopec, [hugo chavez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugo-chavez.md), [lightning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lightning.md), [oil refinery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-refinery.md)

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