Security forces in Lima use tear gas to repel protesters throwing glass bottles and stones, as cultural authorities shut down access to the Inca trail network.
abc.net.au/news/machu-picchu-inca-trail-protests-peru/101880070Peruvian authorities have ordered the closure of the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and the Inca trail that leads to the world-renowned archaeological site amid anti-government demonstrations.
Cultural authorities in Cusco said in a statement that "in view of the current social situation in which our region and the country are immersed, the closure of the Inca trail network and Machu Picchu has been ordered, as of January 21 and until further notice". At least 55 people have been killed and 700 injured in the unrest, largely in clashes with security forces.
"I'm indignant, furious," said Maddai Pardo Quintana, 48, as she offered water mixed with baking soda to protesters to flush their eyes from the tear gas.
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