51.   The collapse of the so-called pyramid investment schemes in January first sparked the public unrest which has now escalated into a full scale rebellion.

52.   The demonstrations were a rare show of public unrest in the tightly controlled capital and caused concern about rising irritation at official corruption and abuse of power.

53.   The government of Argentine President Fernando de la Rua on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in response to mounting public unrest, a government source told AFP.

54.   The food situation here eased Tuesday as authorities rushed emergency supplies of wheat flour to stores and dealers following public unrest marked by mob attacks.