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 'No More Weapons' sign

Juárez is tearing down a huge reminder of its bloody past

June 18, 2015
Culture

Officials in the Mexican border city Ciudad Juárez are hoping that removing the 'No More Weapons!" sign, which is made of confiscated guns, will help attract tourists and serve as a sign of good faith toward the United States.

Juárez is tearing down a huge reminder of its bloody past
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