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Peru Evacuates 1400 Tourists From Machu Picchu Amid Protest
Local residents blocked railway tracks demanding a new bus operator for Machu Picchu shuttle, causing clashes that injured 14 police officers and disrupted access to the site.
- Tourism Minister Desilu Leon stated that approximately 1,400 tourists were evacuated from Machu Picchu due to a protest that blocked train services.
- Around 900 tourists remain stranded in Aguas Calientes as protesters demand changes in the bus service operator.
- Protesters blocked railway tracks with logs and rocks after the bus company's concession expired, causing service disruptions.
- A police statement indicated that 14 agents were injured during clashes with protesters in efforts to temporarily unblock the railway tracks.
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Peruvian Tourism Minister Úrsula Desilu León said at least 900 tourists were stranded near the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu after a train service was disrupted due to a protest.
Due to demonstrations near the Peruvian Inca town of Machu Picchu, almost 1,600 tourists had to be brought to safety. Hundreds of others are still stuck in the region.[more]]>
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1,400 have been evacuated, and now the authorities suggest that the rest of them walk away.
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Leaning Left13Leaning Right18Center17Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Right
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- 38% of the sources lean Right
38% Right
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C 35%
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