Bolivia Politics & Safety: Bolivia arrested political adviser Fernando Cerimedo in Santa Cruz after activist lawyer Nadia Beller was shot three times at a hotel; investigators are probing possible links to the attack, with Beller—reportedly four weeks pregnant—surviving and saying she was targeted over opposition to conservative reforms and alleged corruption. Cultural & Community Life (La Paz): La Paz’s Metropolitan Cathedral held a patron-saint-of-dogs Mass for Saint Roch, blessing pets with holy water as authorities spotlight the stray-dog crisis and the bond between faith and everyday life. Indigenous Health & Resilience: New research highlights unusually low COVID-19 mortality among Bolivia’s Tsimané and Moseten communities, pointing to a stronger immune response despite limited healthcare access. Lifestyle & Learning: La Paz Ecoparque launched a bird-watching guide program, adding a hands-on nature education option for residents and visitors. Culture & Identity in Performance: Ritz Theatre Company will stage Carmen Rivera’s “La Gringa,” exploring Puerto Rican diaspora identity and belonging through a New York-born character’s first trip to the island. Agriculture Education (Bolivia-linked): Yuma County Ag Producers Scholarship (YCAPS) awarded a record $70,000 to 30 students, continuing a community push to back future agriculture leaders.