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U.S, Embassy Lima, Peru: Demonstration Alert (full alert) January 27, 2023 Location: Peru Event: Multiple demonstrations are expected to take place in Lima the weekend of January 28-29. Demonstrations are expected in the Cercado de Lima neighborhood, including Lima’s historic center. A march is also expected to take place in the Jesus Maria neighborhood on Saturday, January 28. Remain vigilant, as protests can take place in unexpected locations in the city. Protests continue to impact other areas of the country including Cusco, Puno, Arequipa, and Madre de Dios. Avoid any demonstrations. (more) Tags: #U.S.EmbassyLima #Alert #Peru #Protests #TravelAdvisory

U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru: Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations and Embassy Operations (full alert) January 25, 2023 LOCATION: Lima, Peru EVENT: A demonstration is taking place at the U.S. Embassy in Lima.  Demonstrations continue to impact various neighborhoods in Lima and other areas of the country including in Cusco, Puno, and Arequipa.  Avoid any demonstrations.  For emergencies involving American citizens in Peru, please email at LimaACS@state.gov or call +51-1-618-2000. (more) Tags: #Peru #Protests #USEmbassyAlert #TravelAdvisory #Lima

U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru: Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations and Airport Operations (full alert) January 24, 2023 LOCATION: Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, and Puno, Peru EVENT: Flights are expected to resume at Arequipa’s Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon International Airport on January 26. U.S. citizens should contact the appropriate airline for flight rescheduling as needed. Demonstrations and marches in Lima are expected to occur the afternoon of January 24 in the Cercado de Lima neighborhood. Please avoid demonstrations and remain in a safe location. Significant unrest continues to affect Puno, where clashes are taking place between police and protestors. Roadblocks continue to affect travel in and out of the city of Puno. Travel throughout the Cusco region continues to be impacted by roadblocks. Do not attempt to drive around roadblocks. Some protests continue in the city of Cusco. Operations remain suspended at the following airports: Inca Manco Capac International Airport (Juliaca) Andahuaylas ...

Travelers in Peru warned to take ‘particular care’ amid political protests (full article) The UK Foreign Office has described the protests as ‘unpredictable’ Helen Wilson-Beevers The UK Foreign Office has issued updated advice for travelers in Peru, amid the worsening of ongoing political protests in the country. Further anti-government protests are expected to start today, Wednesday 4 January, in Cusco, Peru. This Southern Peruvian area leads to popular tourist spots the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. Train services to these ancient sites have once again been suspended following the rail link’s temporary closure during last year’s protests. In December, the political situation left tourists visiting these places stranded after Peru was announced to be in a state of emergency. Political tensions have been running high since a government change on 7 December, when Vice President Dina Boluarte was appointed as the 64th president to take office, replacing the ousted and impeached former lea...

'Reconsider Travel’ To Peru Due To Civil Unrest, Says State Department (full article) Following last week’s arrest of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, the U.S. State Department has reissued a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory for the South American country, as international tourists have been left stranded at Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Incan citadel site. “Reconsider travel due to crime. Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest,” the State Department advisory reads. The warning is one step below the top “Level 4 Do Not Travel” advisory. (more) Tags: #Peru #Protests #MachuPicchu #TravelAdvisory