Parliamentary Oversight Crisis: Aruba’s 2025–2026 legislative year ends with MPs accusing the Parliament of failing the public—62% of requested public meetings weren’t held, 75% of question hours were skipped, and 6 in 10 written questions went unanswered. Tourism & Off-Road Regulation: Government talks with UTV/ATV operators continue as roads near the Lighthouse are already closed, pressuring tour businesses while a “Nature Driving Protocol” is drafted and a committee is planned. Spatial Planning & Housing Pressure: Rainbow Warriors Foundation warns the government’s postponement of the ROPv revision deviates from the legal process, arguing it delays housing solutions. North Coast Access Dispute: Former minister Otmar Oduber challenges a general ban approach, saying the government must show the specific legal basis for closing North Coast access. Justice Cooperation (Kingdom level): Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands agree on practical justice steps but remain divided on the legal framework for sharing police information. Public Health Alarm: Nursing union ABV says Horacio Oduber Hospital is in emergency financial trouble and urges ministerial intervention while investigations drag on. Economy Watch: Central Bank forecasts slower growth ahead—3.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027—while labor shortages and shifting tourism accommodation patterns reshape planning.