El Salvador President Jails Bus Bosses Over Free Rides | JQJO

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele ordered the arrest of five bus company heads for defying his order of a week of free bus rides due to highway construction. The order, announced via social media, caused widespread chaos. Bukele accused the companies of sabotage, claiming the government covered their daily income, though this wasn't independently verified. The bus companies cited confusion over the sudden announcement and payment methods for drivers. This incident adds to Bukele's controversial actions, including the detention of Venezuelan deportees, drawing criticism from international human rights groups.