Charetti America-Francisca
Charetti America-Francisca | |
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| President of the Parliament of Curaçao | |
| In office 11 May 2021 – 7 April 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 April 1981 Curaçao |
| Political party | Movement for the Future of Curaçao |
| Spouse | Andy America |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | charettiamerica.com |
Charetti Maria America-Francisca (born 13 April 1981) is a Curaçaoan politician who has been the President of the Parliament of Curaçao from 2021 to 2025, and was a member of parliament as a member of the Movement for the Future of Curaçao.
Early life and education
[edit]Charetti Maria Francisca was born in Curaçao, on 13 April 1981, to Vilma Francisca and Harry Felipa. She was raised in Desavaan and started working as a baker at age 11. She graduated from Maria College and the Academy for Bedrijfs Management, where she studied business management. She founded the Curaçao Charity Foundation and Curaçao Youth Care.[1]
Career
[edit]In the 2016 election America-Francisca won a seat in the Parliament of Curaçao as a member of the Movement for the Future of Curaçao. She was reelected to her seat in the 2017 election.[1]
America-Francisca was elected President of the parliament on 11 May 2021, with no opposition.[2][3] She has called for the parliament to reside in one building rather than using multiple buildings.[4] The level of maturity in parliamentarian debate in 2024 was criticised by America-Francisca.[5] She called for ministers in the government to increase their efforts in answering questions from members of parliament.[6] Fergino Brownbill was elected to succeed her as president on 7 April 2025.[7]
America-Francisca became a member of the executive board of the Latin American Parliament in 2024.[8]
Personal life
[edit]America-Francisca married Andy America, with whom she had five children. She knew Andy in her youth and has been married to him for over twenty years.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Charetti America-Francisca.
- ^ Breel 2021.
- ^ Curaçao's new parliament mainly wants to restore unity 2021.
- ^ Breel 2022.
- ^ Parliament chair calls for increased maturity during meetings 2024.
- ^ Parliament chair calls for better responses to questions from ministers 2024.
- ^ Fergino Brownbill Named New President of Parliament in Curaçao 2025.
- ^ Parliament Speaker takes on role in Parlatino leadership 2024.
Works cited
[edit]News
[edit]- "Curaçao's new parliament mainly wants to restore unity". Curacao Chronicle. 12 May 2021. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025.
- "Fergino Brownbill Named New President of Parliament in Curaçao". Curacao Chronicle. 7 April 2025. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025.
- "Parliament chair calls for better responses to questions from ministers". Curacao Chronicle. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025.
- "Parliament chair calls for increased maturity during meetings". Curacao Chronicle. 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025.
- "Parliament Speaker takes on role in Parlatino leadership". Curacao Chronicle. 12 May 2021. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025.
- Breel, Ellen (12 May 2021). "Charetti America-Francisca is nieuwe voorzitter van de Staten". Curacao News. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025.
- Breel, Ellen (11 April 2022). "Staten willen één parlementsgebouw om coalitie en oppositie onder te brengen". Curacao News. Archived from the original on 3 July 2025.
Web
[edit]- "Charetti America". Charetti America-Francisca. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025.
