Police Funding Scrutiny: Aruba’s police union SPA leader Lito Lacle is questioning a 40-million-florin “investment fund” for ministries, asking what portion will actually go to the KPA amid staffing shortages and possible 2026 personnel cuts. Humanitarian Response to Venezuela: Aruba has launched its first earthquake-aid mission to Venezuela: an 11-person team (Red Cross volunteers plus CMO logistics) departed Sunday to provide initial medical help and set up a temporary facility, coordinated with the Venezuelan Red Cross, OCHA, and the Netherlands Embassy. Regional Aid Logistics: The Dutch Navy’s HNLMS Groningen left Curaçao for Venezuela with water, an NH90 helicopter, and FRISC craft, while the Coast Guard and SOUTHCOM are also mobilizing support via Curaçao. Aid Priorities: Venearuba Solidario is urging donors to focus on medicine, hygiene, flashlights, and baby/essential items, temporarily pausing clothing drops. Tourism & Public Order: Justice Minister Arthur Dowers met tour operators after boulders were placed along the north coast, aiming for a balance between safety, nuisance limits, and keeping tourism routes viable. Youth & Prevention Debate: Parliamentarians and commentators are pushing that investment plans must include people and prevention, not just concrete, amid concerns about youth vulnerability and criminality.