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July 29, 2015

El Salvador: Bus Drivers Go on Strike amid Gang Threats, Killings 
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In news from El Salvador, bus drivers have stopped work after two of El
Salvador's deadliest gangs instructed bus drivers to go on strike. The
order has crippled transportation in the capital city, San Salvador. The
move comes as the two gangs attempt to gain leverage in order to
pressure the government to negotiate with them over the conditions of
their imprisoned members. At least five bus drivers were found dead on
Monday.

 

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