Peruvian authorities have closed access to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu due to mass anti-government protests in connection with the resignation of President Pedro Castillo and the worsening economic situation. TASS referring to the monument’s manual.
“Given the current social situation in our region and our country, it has been ordered that the Inca and Ilaktu road network be closed to Machu Picchu from January 21, 2023 until further notice, to ensure the safety of tourists and the general population.” says message.
Machu Picchu is Peru’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the city every year.
Previously recognizedIt was reported that hundreds of foreign tourists could not leave the Peruvian city of Machu Picchu due to the protests.
Ere-pe-pe radio station also reported that dozens of people were detained for participating in the protests. In particular, 34 people were detained in Peru’s capital, Lima, on Thursday. All are suspected of damaging public and private property.
Source: Gazeta
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