Entry to Machu Picchu suspended amid unrest in Peru

Entry to Machu Picchu suspended amid unrest in Peru




(CNN) — Tourist entry to Machu Picchu Citadel and the Inca Trail Network has been suspended till additional discover attributable to ongoing unrest in Peru, officers within the nation stated Saturday.

The Decentralized Culture Directorate and Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary Directorate stated in an announcement the day earlier than that vacationers who’ve a ticket for January 21 or later can declare a refund for as much as one month after the top of protests.

Earlier this week, protests in Peru continued throughout the nation leaving not less than 30 injured. At least two cops have been injured and 11 folks detained as protests turned violent within the southern metropolis of Puno on Friday. A police station in Puno was set on fireplace. Interior Minister Vicente Romero stated protesters attacked police stations, authorities buildings and personal companies throughout the nation Friday.

On Saturday, Peru’s National Police stormed the National University of San Marcos to take away protesters, the drive stated on Twitter. According to the…

2023-01-21 16:25:42 Entry to Machu Picchu suspended amid unrest in Peru
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