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AsiaPac · 47 mins ago

Argentina property bill protest: Police fire tear gas, water cannons at protesters

Police in Argentina used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons as thousands of protesters demonstrated against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday, with clashes erupting as the protest drew to a close.Earlier, thousands of demonstrators, gathered outside the senate despite a heavy police presence. Protesters carried Argentine flags and banners reading, "The homeland is not for sale," according to an AFP correspondent.Clashes erupt after protestAs the demonstration ended at nightfall, scuffles broke out at Congress Square, with protesters allegedly throwing stones and other projectiles at police. Videos circulating online showed security forces responding with tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon as wind and rain continued.At least two
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