Venezuela Earthquake Response: Aruba has launched its first humanitarian mission to earthquake-hit Venezuela: an 11-person team (9 Red Cross volunteers, 2 CMO logistics specialists) departed Sunday to provide initial medical help, assess needs, and set up a temporary medical facility, coordinated with the Venezuelan Red Cross, OCHA, and the Netherlands Embassy in Caracas. Regional Military Aid: The Netherlands is also sending HNLMS Groningen from Curaçao with water, an NH90 helicopter, and special craft, while U.S. and regional partners use Curaçao as a logistics hub. Public Safety & Tourism: Minister Arthur Dowers met tour operators after boulders were placed as obstacles on Aruba’s north coast, aiming to balance public order and safety with keeping access for the tourism sector. Police Funding Questions: Police union SPA leader Lito Lacle is challenging the government’s 40-million florin investment fund, asking what portion will go to KPA amid staffing shortages. Youth & Crime Debate: A new push argues Aruba’s youth criminality is concentrated in specific neighborhoods and calls for prevention-focused governance. Healthcare Focus: MP Hendrik Tevreden highlighted ImSan’s JCI accreditation and pressed for next steps to expand services and ease pressure on other institutions. Sports & Education Updates: Lighting renovations at the Roly Bisslik Olympic Pool are completed, and the KeDo digital platform was introduced to strengthen social-emotional support in schools.