Tuesday: The Undefined Day

Tuesday: The Undefined Day

14 October 2025

Tuesday is often the most ambiguous day of the week — neither the start nor the end, just the long stretch in between. Some call it the second Monday.

This Tuesday was expected to revolve around one thing: Curaçao’s national football team facing Trinidad & Tobago. With World Cup qualification within reach, attention seemed naturally fixed on the pitch.

But the island’s focus shifted unexpectedly. Instead of sports headlines, political tension took center stage. Èxtra reported that the ruling party — which has governed alone with 13 seats since the March 21 elections — is now seeking support from the opposition. The move suggests an internal split, confirming weeks of speculation about growing fractures within the party.

The timing is remarkable. Just as Cabo Verde celebrated qualification on October 13, Curaçao’s own campaign risks being overshadowed by a deepening political crisis. The spectacle of politics appears to have outshone the drama of football.

From a distance, it all feels familiar. On this island, there truly is never a dull moment. Even in a week meant to unite us behind our team, politics once again steals the spotlight.

Miguel Goede