Venezuela–Aruba Air Reconnect: Aruba says the air border will reopen in phases starting Aug. 1, with commercial flights first and private flights later; A.T.A. also cautioned it can’t confirm the reopening itself and expects a gradual rollout tied to approvals and a new visa requirement. Gaming Oversight Gap: Aruba’s FIU warns the island still lacks a dedicated Gaming Authority, leaving casino monitoring and enforcement for money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks weaker than it should be. Oranjestad Revitalization Pressure: The Oranjestad Investment Group says downtown projects are stalled by slow government decision-making despite a Letter of Intent and investor momentum, urging decisive action to unlock jobs and safety gains. Ferry Plan Hits Procurement Snag: Aruba cancelled the Curaçao ferry feasibility-study tender after bids exceeded the budget by over 20%, delaying next steps while the broader ferry initiative remains “alive.” Autonomy Debate on HOFA: MP Hendrik Tevreden frames the proposed HOFA law as a generations-long governance choice, warning that “lower interest” could carry real autonomy and constitutional costs. Social Policy—Addiction Treatment: Reclassering says mandatory treatment should only happen under a legally supervised framework with qualified professionals, noting Aruba currently lacks the needed institution and law. Regional Climate Planning: IPDC climate scenario reports for Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten are now available in local languages to support adaptation plans for 2050 and 2100.