Indigenous Skate Culture: Bolivia’s Imilla Skate crew is reimagining skateboarding through Quechua and Aymara identity, pushing back against a sport image built around white male stereotypes. Museum Night in La Paz: La Paz’s “Long Night of Museums” brought thousands together with 600+ activities across 20 routes, including major stops like the Metropolitan Cathedral and even health-and-sports exhibits. Brain Health & Community Care: A Lancet-published, coach-led lifestyle program across 11 Latin American countries—including Bolivia—reported 55% stronger cognitive gains for older adults at risk of dementia, highlighting structured group support. Bolivia’s Housing Debate: Residents and environmental groups are alarmed by a proposed La Paz mega-development of 300+ apartments near the Palmira Estuary Ramsar wetland, raising fears for water, sewage, traffic, and long-term conservation. Ancient Andes Insight: New research on Tiwanaku stone sculptures suggests volcanic materials were chosen for symbolic reasons, not just convenience—shedding light on pilgrimage and power in the Lake Titicaca region. Conservation in the Region: A report warns that deforestation in Brazil could disrupt the Amazon’s “flying rivers,” with knock-on effects for rainfall in southern Peru and northern Bolivia. Public Health Milestone: WHO validated El Salvador’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, underscoring how targeted community action can prevent blindness.