Bus companies in Argentina and Peru curb or boost services after attacks

Rioja Bus in Chilecito, Argentina suspended a route that connects Los Sarmientos, Malligasta and Tilimuqui after repeated stone‑throwing attacks, including an incident that endangered five children on board. Administrator Diego Minué Belber called the situation "catastrophic" and cited lack of lighting and police presence as key factors.

In Independencia, Lima region, Peru, the National Police reinforced security for the Z Buss terminal and its buses after a sixth attack in less than a month, deploying officers to guard the facility and escort vehicles along the Pro‑Ventania corridor. The latest assault involved gunfire at the terminal but caused no injuries. Authorities describe the incidents as part of an extortion‑related campaign against the company.

Both cases illustrate a growing wave of violence targeting public transport in South America, prompting operators and law‑enforcement agencies to seek heightened protection measures.