Calm Returns After Gang Violence in Guadalajara, Just in Time for the World Cup

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On this warm day in Guadalajara, families stroll past the windows of clothing stores, couples and retirees chat in the shade of a tree, and children play and chase each other. The 17th-century cathedral of the Mexican city stands out against the clear blue sky; it's peaceful, as if the city is free of violence. Just two weeks ago, authorities ordered residents to return home as quickly as possible. Restaurants and shops were ordered to close and…