The Mexican army links up with militias of ordinary citizens in the fight against drug cartels. Meanwhile, in Brazil, cariocas are up in arms about a hike in bus fares that is squeezing their already tight household budgets. Finally, François Hollande puts an ocean between himself and his relationship troubles and poor poll ratings with a trip to the White House.

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