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900 Tourists Stranded Near Machu Picchu Amid Protests

9/18/2025

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Over 900 tourists are stranded near Machu Picchu, Peru, due to a suspension of train services amid local protests.
Protests erupted after the concession of the tourist bus operator Consettur expired, resulting in clashes with authorities.
PeruRail halted services as rocks blocked train routes in the Cusco region.
Tourism Minister Desilu Leon stated that 1,400 tourists were evacuated, but many remain in Aguas Calientes.
A new bus company was commissioned, but protesters obstructed its operation.

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Over 900 tourists are stranded near Machu Picchu, Peru, due to a suspension of train services amid local protests.
Protests erupted after the concession of the tourist bus operator Consettur expired, resulting in clashes with authorities.
PeruRail halted services as rocks blocked train routes in the Cusco region.
Tourism Minister Desilu Leon stated that 1,400 tourists were evacuated, but many remain in Aguas Calientes.
A new bus company was commissioned, but protesters obstructed its operation.