I believe the answer is C. They were a distraction from a large budget deficit that the leaders of Salem had recently incurred.
Brazil to Mexico: Latin America's image problem. Infiltration of organized crime in Mexico's local police forces and controversies surrounding the highest levels of government have tarnished the country's image as a model reformer. Argentina is still reeling after its recent default.
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Because the metal was too brittle, it cracked during a test strike.
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