AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVenezuela Opposition Standoff: María Corina Machado’s latest bid to return from Panama failed again, with her team saying three attempts (sea and air) were blocked within 24 hours—bringing the total to seven—while reports cite landing denials involving Aruba and Curaçao. UN Diplomacy: Aruba’s Minister Arthur Dowers addressed the UN in New York on the “right to development,” linking it to the full range of human rights and warning that conflicts, climate change, and inequality are pressuring progress. Energy & Infrastructure: WEB started work on BESS II, a 35 MW / 70 MWh battery storage project aimed at stabilizing Aruba’s grid and boosting renewable integration, targeting completion in 2028. Local Governance & Oversight: Parliamentarians renewed criticism over how government consults and spends—questioning direct contracting for a Dutch mental-health expert and arguing Parliament is being treated as a “rubber stamp.” Public Accountability: Aruba’s Ombudsman published its 2024 annual report, describing the bureau’s first-year groundwork for complaints handling and accessible public service. Community Life: Aruba’s National Cleanup Day is set with 15 sponsored dumpsters at Playa Pabou, and registration opened for a Caribbean Journalism Seminar focused on AI.
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