Some 300 tourists are stranded in Machu Picchu after Peru declared a state of emergency in response to deadly protests sparked by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo, CNN reports.
Americans, Europeans, South Americans and Peruvians are among those unable to leave the ancient city as train service, which is the primary way in and out of the area, has been suspended indefinitely, Machu Picchu mayor Darwin Baca told CNN.
"We have asked the government to help us and establish helicopter flights in order to evacuate the tourists," Baca said.Trains are the main way of accessing Machu Picchu, the country's top tourist destination and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The U.S. State Department issued aCatch up quick:A judge this week ordered him tofor 18 months after authorities requested time to build their rebellion case against him.
Meanwhile, unrest in the country as a result of the arrest has left at least seven people dead and 52 others injured in Ayacucho, Peruvian authorities
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