Pink dolphins, Independence Day celebrations and more top photos this week from Latin America

Sept. 12-18, 2025

A member of a government-organized militia adjusted his helmet during military training in Valencia, Venezuela. Children bathed in a makeshift shelter for people displaced by gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Scientists and veterinarians caught a pink dolphin to check its health in Puerto Nariño, Colombia. Independence Day celebrations took place in Guatemala, Mexico and more.

This gallery was curated by AP photographer Ramón Espinosa, based in Havana.

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People watch fireworks during the Independence Day celebration at the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Orbach)

Army cadets escort a Guatemalan flag at Constitution Plaza during a celebration marking Central America's 204th anniversary of independence from Spain, a day before Independence Day in Guatemala City, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

A resident stands in front of the police station in El Carmelo, Colombia, a day after a deadly attack that authorities blame on a dissident faction of the demobilized Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

An opponent kicks at a cutout depicting Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison garb, as she celebrates a day after the Supreme Court sentenced him to more than 27 years in prison for attempting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Police officers run during protests, after President Daniel Noboa eliminated the diesel subsidy in Quito, Ecuador, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Robert Arboleda of Brazil's Sao Paulo, right, and Michael Estrada of Ecuador's Liga Deportiva Universitaria battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal first leg soccer match at Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

A group of workers enter a mine for the day in San Joaquin, Mexico, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Scientists and veterinarians capture a pink river dolphin in the Amazon River for health checks in Puerto Narino, Colombia, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Children bathe at a makeshift shelter for people displaced by gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

A member of the government-organized militias adjusts his helmet during military training at Fort Paramacay in Valencia, Venezuela, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacinto Oliveros)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coach Steve Kerr spoke with Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the morning shootaround Thursday about the player's situation being out of the rotation for more than a month now with expectations he will be traded before the deadline next month.

“We talked this morning and that’s all private,” Kerr said. “I will keep coaching him, he’ll be part of the team, he’ll be here. It is what it is.”

Kerr discounted any issues between them as being reason Kuminga has reportedly requested a trade from the team after not being used in the last 14 games since Dec. 18 and 17 of 18 — though he has been listed as injured for nine games this season.

“Our relationship is fine,” Kerr said before Golden State's 126-113 win over the New York Knicks. “There's not a whole lot I can say about the other stuff. It is what it is, difficult situation for everybody and part of this league, part of the job. We just keep moving forward.”

Kuminga has been training much of the time on his own, shooting on the Warriors’ practice floor out of the eyes of fans at Chase Center. He wears a black hood over his head on the end of the bench during games. Perhaps Kuminga and the Warriors weren't a great fit from Day 1 — not that it's his fault — and he might be eager to leave and start fresh elsewhere. If so, the Golden State brass might want to make sure he doesn't get hurt before trying to trade him.

Yet nobody has taken issue with his work ethic, at least not publicly. Kuminga, selected seventh overall in the 2021 draft, has been known to stay long after games shooting on the arena's main floor.

“It’s not a distraction at all. It’s a very unique situation but our job is just to keep playing, keep winning, it’ll resolve itself one way or the other,” Stephen Curry said.

The 23-year-old from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has appeared in just 18 games total with 13 starts, averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists.

On Sept. 30, he agreed to a two-year contract that could be worth up to $46.5 million if the team were to exercise its option for 2026-27. Kuminga had had a $7.9 million qualifying offer in hand since June 29 but was also weighing other options and he missed media day.

He has long had the support and confidence of teammates — like Jimmy Butler saying he has been having Kuminga over and continuing to encourage him.

“We love JK in this locker room, that's not going to change,” Butler said postgame. “If he happens to not be in here, we'll still rock with JK. I speak for everybody. We love the guy. I wish him the best here, I wish him the best wherever. It doesn't change. We don't listen to the noise, I hope he don't listen to the noise he keep coming here with a smile doing what he's supposed to do and being the ultimate pro.”

Kuminga missed much of last season with a right ankle injury. He averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 24.3 minutes over 47 games with 10 starts. He also scored 15.3 points per game over eight playoff games while shooting 48.4% from the floor and making 40% of his 3-point attempts. That included a career-best 30-point performance in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kerr said the uncertainty around Kuminga's future “won't be a distraction.”

“Jonathan's a great young guy, his teammates like him,” Kerr said. "He's handling himself well.”

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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, middle, sits near the team bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) and Utah Jazz center Oscar Tshiebwe (34) swap jerseys after the Warriors defeat the Jazz during an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)