Barack vs the bankers: round one - FRANCE 24

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Barack vs the bankers: round one

In this edition: US President Barack Obama declares wage war on fat cats; Lincoln bicentenary leads to Abe-mania again; the Chavez media offensive in Venezuela; and Michelito, a Mexican child bullfighter.

Catherine Galloway presents political and social events from the Americas.

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