Kingdom Finance Autonomy Clash: Aruba’s parliamentary delegation and MPs say the Raad van State’s advice on the Kingdom Law (HOFA) would structurally limit Aruba’s financial autonomy, with repeated calls for clearer rules on loans, PPPs and what counts toward debt limits. Local Governance & Transparency: Opposition voices warn that “temporary” measures could become permanent without balance-sheet clarity, and criticize media handling of the advice out of context. Caribbean Kingdom Relations: Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten formally protested the Netherlands’ UN abstention on a slavery resolution, while IPKO discussions also keep circling the “democratic deficit” and reform cooperation. Regional Cooperation: Curaçao and Aruba discussed deeper collaboration on tourism, fisheries, waste management and shared Kingdom-level challenges. Aruba Economy Outlook: Aruba’s 2026 growth projection is adjusted upward, citing stronger stay-over arrivals and employment gains plus tax relief effects. Public Health/Infrastructure: Palm Beach residents report sewage odors after rainfall, again raising pressure for a lasting fix. Tourism & Business: Wind Creek Aruba’s Long Table Aruba raised $100,000 for the community, and Aruba’s FinTech push is moving toward a UN-ECLAC-backed implementation plan. Sports & Community: SV Unistars opened a FIFA Arena turf in Pos Chikito, investing in youth football.