Bolivian Politics Under Strain: Rodrigo Paz Pereira is pushing a national development pact to revive Bolivia’s economy, but coverage also frames a “zombie government” and mounting political crisis as fuel protests and scandal allegations intensify. Fuel, Protests, and Security: Bolivia’s president faces impeachment pressure amid growing demonstrations over a fuel price hike, while troops are deployed against blockades tied to a decree the government wants repealed. La Paz Municipal Costs: La Paz’s transit council approved a bus fare hike to 16 pesos on urban routes (18 pesos to El Centenario/Chametla), with final steps now heading to the city council and official publication. Strategic Minerals Diplomacy: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru signed a declaration to boost cooperation on strategic minerals, underscoring how resource policy is becoming a regional political battleground. Right-Wing Consultant in Focus: Bolivia arrested political adviser Fernando Cerimedo amid an investigation linked to a shooting of Nadia Beller, adding fresh heat to claims of transnational far-right political maneuvering. Regional Drug-Trafficking Politics: Colombia’s President Petro criticized U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after a photo involving a Bolivian figure under investigation for drug-related cases, fueling renewed debate over anti-cartel alliances. NGO and Human Rights Pressure: Bolivia’s NGO registry is described as threatening human rights work, raising alarms for civil society space.