Bolivia Crisis Eases: After President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to break 50+ days of protest gridlock, Bolivia began clearing major roadblocks and restoring traffic and essential goods; a road-accessibility report says active blockades fell to 11, with police and the Armed Forces using heavy equipment in key corridors like El Alto and routes into La Paz. Morales Camp Pauses Blockades: Supporters of former President Evo Morales announced a strategic “time-out” to their months-long campaign, citing shortages of food, fuel, and medical oxygen during the crisis; leaders stressed it’s temporary and not a surrender. Air Safety Tragedy: A Bolivian Air Force Cessna 210L (FAB-409) crashed in the Tres Cruces area near Sayari, Cochabamba, killing all six aboard during a civic mission between La Paz and Cochabamba; an official investigation is underway. Local Services for Industry & Daily Life: Cochabamba opened Bolivia’s first municipal veterinary clinic with subsidized services for dogs and cats, aiming to improve access for low-income families. Energy & Freight Pressure Signal: A global diesel-price mapping shows diesel costs surged in many countries since the Iran war began, underscoring how fuel shocks can hit freight, agriculture, manufacturing, and construction. Critical Minerals Diplomacy: BRICS’ 20th anniversary reception in Moscow included Bolivia among attendees, with India outlining a 2026 agenda focused on resilience, innovation, agriculture, energy security, and resilient supply chains.