AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoVenezuela–Aruba Aviation Curbs: María Corina Machado’s latest bid to return home failed again, with three attempts from Panama (by sea and air) reportedly blocked after landing clearance was denied in nearby transit points including Aruba and Curaçao, bringing the total to at least seven attempts in recent weeks. UN Diplomacy & Energy Ties: While Machado was blocked, interim President Delcy Rodríguez met Dutch PM Rob Jetten in New York, focusing on energy integration plus trade and investment. Aruba Tourism Numbers: Aruba Tourism Authority data shows YTD visitor mix through August 2026 led by Gen X (26.4%) and Millennials (24.3%), with August stayovers at 145,750 and 967,001 stayover nights (6.6 nights average). Oranjestad Revitalization Pressure: Downtown investor Susanita La Bella says promised support for Oranjestad revitalization hasn’t matched licensing restrictions, leaving her project stalled. Infrastructure & Sports: Construction starts on a new Palomarga Raceway tower, and the Aruba Dolphins Open Water 2026 returns Sept. 27 with 1 km, 1.5 km relay, 3 km and 5 km options. Heritage Project: Historic Kibaima water tanks are set to become a Knowledge and Heritage Center for Aruba’s National Archives, with restoration planned in phases through 2029.
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