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[^2]\n\nUS President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez wants elections but believes the country is not yet prepared for them. [^3]\n\nThe US government has reaffirmed its semiconductor tariff policies, linking local production to tax rates. [^4]\n\nThe FBI claimed that Bedi defrauded the US government of at least USD 6 lakh between March 2024 and June 2025. [^5]\n\nThe FBI placed Bedi, a naturalized US citizen of Indian origin, on its most wanted list of fraudsters. [^6]\n\nUS actor George Clooney described the US government under President Donald Trump as a 'kakistocracy'. [^7]\n\nThis agreement is also meant to encourage other US energy firms to invest in the country, in spite of serious challenges. [^8]\n\nMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presented her second government report on 2026-09-02. [^9]\n\nSheinbaum admitted to 'tension' over the US request for 10 people, including Sinaloa governor on leave Rubén Rocha Moya and Senator Enrique Inzunza. [^10]\n\nTrump announced a deal granting the US control over the exploitation of 17 Venezuelan oil fields containing nearly one-fifth of the country's crude reserves. [^11]\n\nTrump told the press at the White House that he expects elections in Venezuela to be held soon. 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