El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele enforced a drastic move by ordering the arrest of five bus company heads after they did not comply with his directive for free transport during a major highway construction. This incident reflects his authoritarian approach amidst a state of emergency declared against gang violence. The chaotic response from public transportation led to overcrowding and disrupted services, which Bukele attributed to 'sabotage' by the companies. Despite his claims of financial coverage for the companies, the legitimacy of this support faced scrutiny.
Nayib Bukele's government faced backlash after ordering arrests of bus company heads, illustrating his authoritarian style and the chaos from a supposed free transport initiative.
Bukele claimed the government would cover bus companies' daily income during the free transportation week, but the situation led to chaos and long lines.
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