Bolivia Politics: President Rodrigo Paz fired Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza after Congress censured him over the economy, naming Oscar Mario Justiniano Pinto as interim minister—another sign of how fast the cost-of-living crisis is reshaping the government. Digital & Media Culture: Bolivian prosecutors opened a second case into far-right Argentine consultant Fernando Cerimedo, tied to attempted femicide charges and now alleged illicit enrichment, with raids reportedly turning up documents, cash, and a “mini bot farm.” Education Tech: La Paz will install the first 1,000 Starlink antennas in schools under the Connected Classroom programme, aiming to boost access for teachers and students. Health & Women’s Rights: New research links menopause with blood pressure shifts in both Tsimane women in Bolivia and U.S. women, pointing to a shared pattern across very different lifestyles. Indigenous Voices: Community radio and youth-led media are amplifying resistance to mining and development pressures, from Mamasa to Ratanakiri, where land loss and cultural erosion are accelerating. LGBTQ+ Milestone: Bolivia’s first same-sex civil marriage was celebrated in Santa Cruz, a legal victory that could set a precedent. Lifestyle & Travel: La Paz International Airport hit a record July with 72,000 passengers (+11%), as new domestic routes expand connectivity.