Fuel Protests & Health Impact: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces escalating unrest after an IMF-linked diesel price decree raised costs for large users from $0.85 to $1.56 per liter, triggering road blockades in Santa Cruz and beyond; security forces used tear gas to clear routes, and the disruption threatens access to transport for medical appointments and supplies. Sleep & Menopause Health: New research challenges the “eight hours” sleep rule, noting people naturally sleep less in pre-industrial settings and that timing and light matter; another study using data from the U.S. and Bolivia’s Tsimane finds blood pressure shifts during menopause, underscoring cardiovascular risk during a major life transition. Cardiac Care Research: A report on Milvexian with antiplatelet therapy after an acute coronary syndrome event highlights ongoing efforts to refine post-event treatment strategies. Public Health & Primary Care: Honduras joined PAHO’s Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, aiming to strengthen integrated primary care networks—relevant for regional health system planning. Travel Health Advisory: The U.S. State Department kept Bolivia at Level 2 and flagged health risks including chikungunya outbreaks in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. Community Wellness Access: A free stroke awareness event is scheduled in the region, with blood pressure and blood glucose screenings and prevention guidance.