Argentina nears collapse as state of siege declared

Argentina teetered on the brink of economic collapse today after anti-government protests and looting prompted the president to declare a state of siege and the entire cabinet to resign.

Argentina nears collapse as state of siege declared
Thu, 20 Dec, 2001 - 14:30

Argentina teetered on the brink of economic collapse today after anti-government protests and looting prompted the president to declare a state of siege and the entire cabinet to resign.

Nine people have died in violent protests that continued today.

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