At Least Five Killed in Argentina Looting

Police refuse to patrol the streets until their salaries are raised

Reason Staff | 12.10.2013 12:20 PM

At least five people have been killed as looting spreads through Argentina.

Hundreds have been injured as people took advantage of a police strike to rob shops and homes.

Police have refused to go on patrol until their demands for a salary rise are met.

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At Least Five Killed in Argentina Looting

Police refuse to patrol the streets until their salaries are raised

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