Pachamama Day (Aug. 1): Bolivia’s August 1 celebrations honor Mother Earth, blending Andean gratitude rituals with Christianity—often linked locally to the Virgin of Copacabana in La Paz and the Virgin of Socavón in Oruro. La Paz Food & Tradition: Pitaya season is bringing a desert-to-table tradition back to life around La Paz, with hand-harvested cactus fruit supporting rural income and local jams, ice cream, and drinks. La Paz Daily Life: City officials are reviewing a proposed bus fare jump from 12 to 25 pesos, using surveys and field studies as transport unions push for higher costs coverage. Church Watch: The Diocese of La Paz warned residents about a fake “spiritual father” in Baja California Sur offering paid weddings and baptisms online without authorization. Bolivia Politics: Prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales tied to protests, with charges including terrorism and armed insurrection. Culture & Memory: Bolivia’s film archive marks 50 years, celebrating decades of cinema preservation and memory keepers. Community Safety: Authorities reported a case in La Paz involving a teenager accused of sexually abusing a 5-year-old, tied to a catechesis construction site. Global Context: A new lifestyle trial in Latin America suggests culturally adapted exercise and brain training can improve thinking skills and help prevent cognitive decline.