
Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.

US President Donald Trump has called on foreign companies investing in his country to bring on their skilled personnel to train American workers in the manufacturing of complex products.

Nicolás Maduro’s government says it is prepared for a US military attack and has intensified training for troops and militias under the so-called Operation Independence 200. “We are activating all action and deployment capabilities to be ready. If Venezuela were attacked by the American empire, (we must) activate the armed struggle of the Venezuelan people in perfect popular-military-police fusion,” Maduro declared during a military event in Caracas.

US authorities have arrested the 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson was taken into custody near Zion National Park after a family member contacted police. Law enforcement officials believe he acted alone.

US carrier Avelo Airlines has placed an order for 50 Brazilian-built Embraer E195 E2 jets for US$4.4 billion, it was announced this week. The purchase is not subject to President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on products from the South American country.

Not so long ago, Argentines were hoping to be allowed back into the United States' visa waiver program. Then, some procedural glitch froze the initiative until further notice. On Thursday, the first batch of Argentine deportees arrived at Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport as a result of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Uruguay's Defense Minister Sandra Lazo engaged in a controversy with opposition Senator Javier García over the entry into the South American country of a group of six US Marines.

Charlie Kirk, a 30-year-old conservative activist and founder of the organization Turning Point, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. The incident, which was captured on video, has been described by Utah's governor as a political assassination and has sent shockwaves through the country.

A California woman named Laura Yourex is facing felony charges after she allegedly registered her dog, Maya Jean, to vote and cast ballots in its name. The charges, which include perjury and voter fraud, could lead to a six-year prison sentence if she is convicted.

US President Donald Trump welcomed new ambassadors to Washington DC from ten countries, including those from Uruguay and Paraguay.