Riots mar end of Mexico summit

[Judi Lynn]

Last Updated: Saturday, 29 May, 2004, 07:03 GMT 08:03 UK

Riots mar end of Mexico summit


The rioters did not appear to be promoting a particular cause
Violent clashes between rioters and police have marred the end of a summit of EU and Latin American leaders in Mexico's second city, Guadalajara.

French President Jacques Chirac was forced to cancel a news conference as well-organised groups of protestors pelted riot police with missiles.

Around 20 people were injured and more than 90 arrested amid the mayhem just a short distance from the venue.
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There appeared to be a group of about 50 rioters who struck during a peaceful rally by hundreds of people in support of fair trade and against poverty.
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