Crime is at the top of voters' concerns in Brazil ahead of Sunday's national elections. Many are calling for tougher measures — part of a broader rightward shift across Latin America.
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The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
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After increased pressure from Washington, the G7 held an emergency meeting on energy. The world's wealthiest nations say they will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel in their reserves.