US EditionEl Salvador president orders arrest of of bus company heads for defying free transport order
- On Monday, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele directed law enforcement to detain five leaders of bus companies after they refused to comply with his directive to provide free transportation for a week in San Salvador.
- Bukele issued the free fare directive via social media due to construction on a main highway, but bus companies' refusal led to chaos in the capital.
- The order caused overcrowded buses, skipped stops, and long lines, while Bukele accused the detained company heads of sabotage and breaching duties.
- Bukele stated the government covered 100% of lost daily income, while the National Transportation Committee expressed surprise and cited late notification for confusion.
- The arrests illustrated Bukele’s heavy-handed tactics amid criticism for undermining democracy, despite his popularity linked to a hard stance on gangs and a 2022 state of emergency.
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El Salvador president orders arrest of bus company heads for defying free ride policy
Bukele had announced that all bus fares for a week would be completely free due to construction the government was carrying out on one of the main highways running through San Salvador.
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El Salvador president orders arrest of of bus company heads for defying free transport order
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has ordered police via social media to arrest five heads of bus companies in the Central American country after they defied his order to offer free transport for a week due to a highway closure.
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