With soldiers’ return to Michoacan, drug war circles back
Mexican army soldiers enter the town of La Ruana, Michoacan, Mexico, Monday.
Troops move in to convince local militias to stand down.
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Obama begins Latin America trip
Security and immigration concerns are likely to be discussed as the president travels to Mexico and Costa Rica.
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