🇵🇪 Peruvian protests leave 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu In Cusco, protesters blocked tracks with rocks, forcing the Peruvian railway company to suspend operations, leaving at least 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu. Unrest over control of the tour bus operation following the expiration of Consettur's franchise has intensified conflicts with authorities and competitors. Tourism Minister Desilu Leon said 1,400 tourists had been evacuated, but many remained stranded in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to the iconic Inca citadel. Source: Reuters