Deadly wave of looting hits Argentina [View all]

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http://www.aljazeera.com/news/americas/2012/12/20121222185313275543.html

At least two killed as looters raid supermarkets in unrest stemming from wave of anger over president's administration.
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2012 21:06
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Looters have broken into supermarkets in several Argentine cities, leaving at least two people dead in the ensuing chaos and stirring memories of the country's devastating economic crisis 11 years ago.


The government and labour unions blamed each other for the Thursday and Friday violence, which came amid a growing wave of anger with President Cristina Kirchner's administration over rising crime and economic uncertainty.

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Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to stop dozens of stone-throwing youths from looting a supermarket owned by French retailer Carrefour near the capital Buenos Aires, a day after the unrest erupted in the Patagonian ski resort of Bariloche.

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Surging prices, currency controls and her combative style have also added to public discontent.