Throughout December, Peru has been rocked by widespread political unrest following the ousting and detention of President Pedro Castillo, who wanted to dissolve the Peruvian parliament. Peru, in response to the unrest, has declared a 30-day national emergency and suspended rights to assembly.
So far, at least 20 people have died during protests that turned violent. And tourists visiting Peru have been caught up in the unrest, including tourists who find themselves stranded at historic Machu Picchu.
'We’re isolated here': Tourists stranded at historic Machu Picchu as widespread unrest rocks Peru
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