Peru: all sectors united to reopen Machu Picchu (El Peruano [Spanish] - 2/14/2023)
Peru: all sectors united to reopen Machu Picchu (Spanish) The Minister of Culture, Leslie Urteaga, announced that the Executive is working with all sectors to reopen the sanctuary of Machu Picchu on Wednesday, February 15, which guarantees the security and integrity of the visitors and workers. "A plan to recover the country's image abroad is being worked on." “We are working with the regional and local authorities, through technical meetings, and also with the President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, who has asked us to join efforts from various sectors to reopen Machu Picchu. The negative image of the country abroad is really worrying. For this reason, we hope that the mayors of the neighboring provinces provide us with guarantees for all visitors. If we have that certainty, the 15th would be the day to reopen," said the Minister. “We regret this situation that diminishes the image of the country, but Machu Picchu will always be the jewel of Peru and the world....