11.   A seven-year, undeclared war with neighboring Azerbaijan has combined with post-Soviet economic chaos to close most Armenian factories.

12.   After years of economic chaos, inflation had been drastically reduced and officials promised new growth as the trade accord took effect.

13.   After years of economic chaos, inflation had been all but vanquished, and officials promised new growth as the trade accord took effect.

14.   Alas, the economic chaos this would cause would be monumental.

15.   But the current economic chaos has taken its toll.

16.   Cardoso really had no other choice because a devaluation would have almost certainly brought economic chaos, increasing inflation and wiping out savings.

17.   Closing bankrupt companies would render millions jobless, adding social instability and impoverishment to economic chaos.

18.   Consequences could include a run on the peso and economic chaos.

19.   Governments, fearful of economic chaos, frequently approve.

20.   Heightened national security has produced tougher port inspections, longer crossing lines and economic chaos in some border communities.