Armed robbers carrying explosives and high-powered rifles have carried out at least two bank robberies in Brazil, protecting themselves by placing hostages on their cars. Video footage showed men dressed in black marching hostages down a street in Araçatuba, 320 miles from São Paulo At least three people were killed in the clashes, including two civilians.

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