Peru closes Machu Picchu amid violent protests against President Dina Boluarte's government

Peru indefinitely shuts Machu Picchu, stranding hundreds of foreigners, as anti-government protests grow

The Culture Ministry said it closed the country’s most famous tourist attraction “to protect the safety of tourists and the population in general”, as anti-government protests engulf the nation.

Peru closes Machu Picchu as protests spread

Police arrest more than 200 people in Lima as government imposes state of emergency

Peru Protests: Machu Picchu Closed Indefinitely, Tourists Stranded

Peru's Machu Picchu trail closed 'until further notice' as anti-government protests continue

Security forces in Lima use tear gas to repel protesters throwing glass bottles and stones, as cultural authorities shut down access to the Inca trail network.

Peru has closed the archaeological site of Machu Picchu indefinitely due to major ongoing protests in the country

Saturday, the Peruvian government decided to close the well-known archaeological site of Machu Picchu indefinitely due to the major protests that have been going on for over a month in the country. The Ministry of Culture has clarified that it has closed

Peru closes Machu Picchu indefinitely as anti-government protests grow

It came as protesters descended on the capital Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boluarte.