Trapped Australians describe 'dangerous' journeys out of cities in Peru amid deadly protests (SBS News - 12/18/2022)
Trapped Australians describe 'dangerous' journeys out of cities in Peru amid deadly protests (full article)
Dozens of Australians have sought help from the embassy in Peru amid ongoing political unrest in the South American country, with key roads blocked and airports forced to close.
Australian tourists have described how they became trapped in various cities in Peru after local protesters blocked off roads, train tracks, and set up barriers out of towns.
Peru is under a state of emergency amid protests that have so far led to the deaths of 17 Peruvians. The demonstrations were sparked following the ousting and arrest of former president Pedro Castillo.
More than 170 Australians have contacted Australia's embassy in Lima for help, with many of those in the city of Cusco and Machu Picchu, where transport options are limited, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement to SBS News.
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