A large group of members of the Tacuara neo-Nazi youth movement attacked a group of Jewish tourists on the beach of Miramar, a luxury summer resort, it was reported here today.
The incident which began as a minor fracas, swiftly developed into a clash involving 300 persons which was stopped by police intervention. The police detained several of the youths, believed to be members of wealthy families, but promptly released them. Police vigilance at the resort was intensified.
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