Hundreds of tourists from around the world have been left stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu, the mayor says, as nationwide protests plunge Peru into a state of emergency
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"We have asked the government to help us and establish helicopter flights in order to evacuate the tourists," Baca said. The only way to get in and out of the town is by train, and these services are suspended until further notice, he said., the primary means of accessing UNESCO World Heritage Site, were halted on Tuesday, according to a statement from PeruRail, Peru's railway operator in the south and southeast regions of the country.
"LATAM maintains constant monitoring of the political situation in Peru to provide the pertinent information according to how it may impact our air operation," the airline said in statement."We await the response of the relevant authorities, who must take corrective measures to ensure safety for the development of air operations."Machu Picchu has been called the wrong name for over 100 years.
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