UTV/ATV Regulation Talks: Aruba’s government and the UTV/ATV sector kept negotiating a “Nature Driving Protocol,” with Tour Operators Uni presenting a first draft and a committee planned for broader sector representation. Tourism Pressure From Road Closures: Even before the law is approved, roads beyond the Lighthouse are closed to UTV/ATVs, with boulders blocking access and hurting tour operators, jeep rentals, and other users tied to off-road tourism. Human Smuggling Crackdown: The Public Prosecutor’s Office imposed multiple transaction settlements (up to Afl. 15,000) over human smuggling and illegal employment, warning employers and landlords to follow the rules. Hospital Crisis Call: The nursing union ABV says Horacio Oduber Hospital is in an emergency, citing a growing dialysis deficit and urging Minister Wyatt-Ras to intervene now. Parliament Oversight Under Fire: As the 2025–2026 parliamentary year ends, lawmakers and critics point to missed public meetings, unanswered questions, and weak transparency. Fuel Prices Up: Gasoline rises 2 cents and diesel jumps 17 cents per liter in Wednesday’s monthly adjustment. Kingdom Justice Cooperation: Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the Netherlands agreed on several security steps, but remain divided on the legal framework for police information sharing. Aruba Economy Outlook: The Central Bank forecasts slower but continued growth—3.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027—while labor shortages and tourism sensitivity remain key risks.