Mexicans Add Looting to Protests of Gas Price Hike

Protests over a sharp gasoline price hike erupted into looting of gas stations and stores in various parts of Mexico Wednesday, with dozens of businesses reportedly sacked. Protesters also continued to block highways, burn tires and seize gas stations, snarling traffic and jeopardizing fuel supplies across the country. The National Association of Self-Service and Department Stores of Mexico said in a statement that 79 stores had been looted and 170 were closed or blockaded in central...

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