Lithium & Livelihoods: A new report revisits how Salar de Uyuni’s lithium could revive Bolivia’s economy while raising alarms from environmental advocates and Indigenous communities over groundwater, aquifers, and tourism impacts. LGBTQ+ Rights: In Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s first same-sex civil marriage was celebrated after a long legal fight, offering hope for broader precedent in a conservative, Catholic-majority country. La Paz Travel & Tourism: La Paz International Airport hit a record July with 72,000 passengers (+11%), boosted by new domestic routes and growing tourism—an access story with real lifestyle ripple effects. Indigenous Health Research: Scientists studying Tsimané and Moseten communities highlight why these Indigenous groups saw unusually low COVID death rates, pointing to resilience shaped by diet, fitness, and health patterns. Culture in the Streets: Bolivia Day Parade in Jackson Heights brought Andean dances like Caporales, Diablada, Morenada, Tinku, and Tobas to a festive three-hour community celebration. Women’s Rights & Care Work: A global look at the medical workforce shows women driving growth but still facing barriers to leadership and senior roles. Public Safety & Power: The Fernando Cerimedo case over an alleged attempted femicide widens into a political scandal, with prosecutors seeking pretrial detention and accusations spreading across borders.