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Demonstration Alert: Demonstrations and Rail Service Suspension (full alert) Multiple regions in southern Peru announced an indefinite strike beginning tomorrow, January 4. Due to expected demonstrations in Cusco and other cities, multiple rail companies also announced an indefinite suspension of services, effective January 4. Beginning January 4, train service between Cusco and Aguas Calientes will be suspended indefinitely; therefore, U.S. citizens in Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu Village should depart the area immediately TODAY, January 3. Those who remain may be unable to depart for an indefinite period of time. On January 4, train service between Cusco and Puno and the following routes will also be suspended: Cusco – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Hidroelectrica Urubamba – Pachar Cusco – Juliaca – Puno Juliaca – Imata – Pillones – Arequipa Demonstrations may impact movement on major roads and highways throughout the country, but particularly in the cities and regions of ...

Demonstration Alert: Possible Demonstrations and Transportation Issues - U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru (full post) December 30, 2022 Location: Cusco, Puno, and Other Locations in Peru Event: Additional anti-government demonstrations are expected to begin in Cusco on or around December 30 or 31, 2022 and may result in strikes, transportation delays, cancellations, or lack of availability.  Travelers during similar events in December were delayed in departing Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu by several days. Separately, a holiday pause called by protestors in mid-December is scheduled to expire in early January; that too may lead to renewed protests and demonstrations beginning on or around January 4, 2023.  Travelers may encounter disruptions to local transportation services, including local airports, roads, and railways across Peru and should be prepared to shelter in place for some days if necessary.  In addition to Cusco, Puno and areas near the Peruvian-Bolivian border are also ...