Diesel Crunch Hits Bolivia’s Transport: Urban and inter-department public transport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is running with a reduced fleet after a diesel shortage that began in May, cutting frequencies and forcing long queues at fuel stations in Santa Cruz, Cochabamba and La Paz. Drivers report waits of 2–5 days, with some sleeping in vehicles, while operators try to convert some vehicles to gas to keep services moving. Water & Sanitation Pressure in La Paz: Residents in El Esterito say a wastewater leak has lingered for about 25 days, with complaints filed through the municipal reporting app and fears for nearby homes and children. Urban Development Proposal in La Paz: A Marina Palmira project would redevelop a 13,316-square-meter port and boat-storage site into 107 apartments and 5 bungalows, including pools, commercial areas, sports facilities and an independent water system using reverse osmosis. Mining & Metals Output Update: Orvana Minerals says its Bolivian Oxides Stockpile Project is ramping up commercial production, with copper cathodes and gold-silver dore circuits progressing toward stable output in September 2026. Payments Innovation for Food Delivery: Peso has integrated with Yango Food in Bolivia so customers can order meals and pay in USDT via the Peso app, aiming to ease dollar-liquidity frictions in everyday commerce. Critical Minerals Risk Watch: New research warns UK firms could face losses from lithium supply disruptions tied to Bolivia, Chile and Argentina, including export restrictions, labor disputes and infrastructure problems.