Bolivia Politics & Indigenous Rights: Bolivia’s Prosecutor’s Office issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, accusing him of leading anti-government protests tied to road blockades, with charges including terrorism and armed insurrection. Local Culture & Lifestyle: La Paz expanded its Platinum Beach program: Punta Lobos earned certification, joining renewed beaches like Balandra 1 and 2, El Coromuel, and El Saltito—an effort focused on water quality, safety, cleanliness, and environmental services. Faith & Community Safety: The Diocese of La Paz warned residents about a “fake priest” operating in Baja California Sur, saying Gregorio Díaz Mora has no authorization to perform Catholic sacraments and is using social media to offer paid weddings and baptisms. Cultural Calendar: Pachamama Day (Aug. 1) returns with Andean rituals of gratitude to Mother Earth, often blending with Christianity in places like Bolivia’s identification of Pachamama with the Virgin of Copacabana. Food & Heritage: Pitaya season is in full swing around La Paz, keeping a local tradition alive through hand-harvested cactus fruit sold fresh and turned into jams, ice cream, and drinks. Arts & Memory: Bolivia’s film archive marks 50 years of memory, celebrating cinema as a living cultural archive. Archaeology & Indigenous Knowledge: LiDAR mapping in the southwestern Amazon uncovered hundreds of ancient geoglyphs near Bolivia’s borders, pointing to complex pre-Columbian societies and ceremonial life.