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| | Friday, 2 August, 2002, 13:13 GMT 14:13 UK In pictures: Uruguay crisis Mobs have looted shops in the Uruguayan capital, as the country is paralysed by a strike in protest at continuing economic turmoil.  Looters reportedly ransacked 16 supermarkets in Montevideo's suburbs  Supermarket employees took refuge next to police during the looting  Police said they would not tolerate any street violence - some 20 people were arrested (AP)  The government blamed the street violence on "organised groups who wish to destabilise society"  Earlier on Thursday, thousands of workers turned out for a peaceful four-hour protest in Montevideo (AP)  Banks remain closed and people have been waiting by cash machines, hoping to withdraw money (AP) | | See also:  02 Aug 02 | Business 31 Jul 02 | Business 31 Jul 02 | Business 31 Jul 02 | Business 24 Jul 02 | Business 20 Jun 02 | Business 27 Jul 02 | Country profiles Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Americas stories now: Links to more Americas stories are at the foot of the page. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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