Opposition legislators say they want more details on the spending plan before being called to a vote. The administration says it would use the funds to purchase a helicopter, police cars, uniforms, night vision goggles and other equipment, including a video surveillance system. ADIt also says that Cabinet members have explained the plans, and that they are willing to give more details to legislators. Voters saw the businessman as an outsider who could modernize the country and upset the status quo. The opposition FMLN party accused Bukele of intimidation and acting like “a dictatorship” for trying to force approval of the loan.

Source: Washington Post February 09, 2020 23:48 UTC