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Former MAN party parliamentarian Eugene Cleopa says he cannot yet say with certainty what the future holds for his political career. Cleopa has spent nearly two years stepping back from the political spotlight, observing developments and political processes in Curaçao from a distance. His prolonged absence has sparked questions about whether he intends to return to active politics. The MAN party, one of Curaçao's established political parties, has experienced significant shifts in the local political landscape during Cleopa's time away. No decision has been announced, and Cleopa appears to be in a period of reflection before committing to any next steps. His eventual choice — whether to return or step away permanently — could have implications for MAN's future composition and voter base.

Pakistan launched airstrikes against ten locations inside Afghanistan overnight Wednesday into Thursday, using fighter jets and drones. According to Pakistani authorities, the targeted sites were being used to store military-grade drones. Four people were killed in the attacks. The strikes mark a significant escalation in cross-border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have been strained over militant activity along their shared border. Pakistan has previously accused Afghanistan's Taliban-led government of harboring militant groups responsible for attacks on Pakistani soil. The Taliban government has not yet issued an official response, though Afghan officials have in the past condemned Pakistani military incursions as violations of sovereignty. The incident is being closely watched by regional observers as a potential flashpoint for broader instability.

Despite a government announcement in September 2025 about a planned residential complex for elderly citizens in Curaçao, little progress has been made heading into the 2027 budget cycle. A review of the draft 2027 budget reveals that a technical feasibility study for the project has still not been carried out. The Ministry of Social Development, Labor and Welfare (SOAW), along with other ministries, is listed as involved in the initiative, but concrete steps remain absent. The lack of progress raises concerns about the government's commitment to addressing housing needs for the island's aging population. The absence of completed technical groundwork means construction planning cannot meaningfully advance, leaving elderly residents without a clear timeline for when the facility might be built.