Unrest in the wake of a political crisis has left hundreds of international travelers, including some Americans, stranded in Peru.
Hundreds of international travelers, including some Americans, were stuck in and around the historic city of Machu Picchu as the government raced to secure transport to the nearest airport this weekend. Photos and eyewitness accounts suggested protesters had placed rocks on train tracks leading to the Inca citadel.
Soldiers and police stand guard on the Pan-American highway in the town of Alto Siguas in southern Peru on Saturday.on Wednesday after violent protests erupted following the ousting and detention of President Pedro Castillo, who had sought to dissolve parliament in a last-minute power grab. At least 20 people have died, and more than 500 demonstrators and security forces have been injured in the unrest, according to the Associated Press.
“The Peruvian government has informed the U.S. Embassy that plans are in progress to assist all travelers in Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu Village with departure,” it added.
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