Stablecoin Policy Watch (Bolivia): Bolivia’s Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza says the government is technically reviewing whether Tether’s USDT can circulate as an official payment option alongside the boliviano and the U.S. dollar, aiming to formalize what’s already happening amid a persistent dollar shortage; any rollout would involve banks, digital wallets and payment providers, with tighter anti-money-laundering controls because Bolivia remains on the FATF grey list. IMF Risk Lens: An IMF paper warns that dollar-pegged stablecoins can help access FX in fixed-rate economies, but may also amplify capital flight and currency runs when official rates are misaligned—using Bolivia as a reference case where USDT became a visible exchange benchmark after restrictions eased. Regional Trade & Investment: Lula urged Mercosur to pursue a free-trade agreement with China, while the UK’s environment ministry is reportedly blocking Mercosur trade talks over concerns about impacts on British farmers. Bolivia’s Domestic Economy & Governance: Bolivia says it has implemented 30 measures to support stability and growth after months of blockades, while Congress passed a bill enabling the president to declare a state of emergency and deploy military forces to quell protests. Security & Supply Chains: Chile authorities say they found drug-impregnated timber linked to Bolivia in a major narcotics seizure, highlighting risks to legal exports and forest regions.