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What action did Bukele take in February 2020 regarding the Legislative Assembly?
He sent soldiers to the Assembly
He dissolved the Assembly
He barred the Assembly from meeting
He announced plans to rename the Assembly
Answer
In February 2020, Bukele sent soldiers to the Legislative Assembly in an attempt to intimidate and pressure the legislators to approve his loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund. The move was widely criticized by both the opposition and international observers, who called it a violation of the separation of powers.
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