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Tensions high as recession-weary Argentines march to president's residence

Riot police were deployed against a protest march seeking to head to the president's residence of Olivos.

Tensions were high on the streets of Argentina on Tuesday as riot police were deployed against a protest march seeking to head to the president's residence of Olivos.

Protesters from trade unions and other social movements faced off with police. A tyre barricade was set alight and a water cannon vehicle on standby near demonstrators.

(Source: AFP)