AVP Leadership Transition: Wendrick Cecilia takes the helm of the Aruban People’s Party (AVP) at its 2026 Congress, framing the change as generational renewal rooted in Christian-Democratic values and a promise to spread economic progress beyond one sector. PPA Political Fight: The PPA board says it supports Otmar Oduber’s right to pursue Cassation after the Joint Court of Justice ruling, while insisting it respects the Rule of Law and institutions. Minimum Wage Clash: United Merchants of Aruba (CUA) calls an extraordinary meeting over the plan to raise the minimum wage to the bestaansminimum level in 2027, warning of inflation and pressure on small businesses amid a lack of an economic impact study. Tourism Policy Pressure: AHATA disputes the 2026–2031 Tourism Implementation Plan, arguing Aruba should shift from higher visitor numbers to higher-value tourism, with tighter cruise and flight management and better revenue collection instead of more taxes. Nature Conservation Rules: Tour Operators Uni submits a nature protocol for UTV/ATV tourism, proposing marked routes, GPS monitoring, speed limits, enforcement and penalties, and planting 250 native trees over three years. Public Safety: Aruba’s Narcotics Unit raids Seroe Patrishi and Tanki Leendert, arresting 6 and seizing hashish, marijuana, cocaine, ammunition, and a heavy firearm. Human Rights & Care: ACF opens its Conservation Management Office in Arikok, while a separate report highlights Aruba’s mental health access gaps after a woman was taken to Respaldo but reportedly faced no room.