Protests broke out in Peru in recent days, killing 20 people and 300 tourists were trapped in Machu Picchu.

(European News Agency)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo (Pedro Castillo) was ousted and arrested a few days ago, triggering public demonstrations and protests. It is known that 20 people were killed in the conflict and at least 300 people were injured. The event also left about 300 tourists stranded in Machu Picchu.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, the ouster of the former president of Peru caused public resentment. The demonstrators called for early elections, the dissolution of the Congress, and the establishment of a Constituent Assembly. At the same time, they called for the resignation of the new President Dina Boluarte.

Peru's Education Minister Patricia Correa and Culture Minister Jair Perez also announced their resignations on Twitter yesterday (16th) because of the protests that caused many deaths.

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At present, the wave of demonstrations continues to spread. Many airports across the country have been closed, and many flights and railways have also been affected, causing thousands of tourists to be stranded in the country.

The mayor of Machu Picchu, Darwin Baca, said that the train to and from Machu Picchu was suspended due to the demonstrations, and about 300 tourists were trapped there, including American and European citizens.

He has asked the government to send helicopters to evacuate tourists.

In addition, the U.S. State Department has issued a warning to citizens traveling in Peru, listing it as a third-tier destination that “should be reconsidered,” stating that “demonstrations may lead to closures of local roads, trains, and major Advance notice or estimated timetable for reopening".

Militares, policías y tanquetas en las calles de #Lima capital del #Perú a la espera de la llegada de los manifestes de diferentes distritos y regions que se congregarán en #Plaza San Martín, exigiendo que #CierrenElCongresoYa , #NuevaCongresoYa , #NuevaCongresoYa , #NuevaCongresoYa , #NuevaCongresoYa . /x38QZiamp4

— Samantha Ticona (@samantha_ticona) December 15, 2022

#PERU ya estarán los derechos humanos por la militarización!!!! pic.twitter.com/gaKOMkclXl

— Giovanni Alfaro (@Giovann05373253) December 16, 2022