Protesters are demanding the resignation of his successor Dina Boluarte, immediate elections, a new constitution and the dissolution of the legislature.“We’re very sad. We live off tourism, if there’s no tourism....” said Mr Huanacchini.
Peruvian Army personnel walk by closed tourist market stands at the railroad station in Ollantaytambo on Jan 28, 2023. PHOTO: AFP Cusco’s regional tourism director Abel Alberto Matto Leiva says 75 percent of Cusco’s one million population “works directly or indirectly in tourism. 9,000 guides, 5,000 porters, 2,500 travel agents and a whole chain” comprising hotels, restaurants, taxis.In Cusco, many hotels and restaurants have closed to save costs.Stranded tourists queue at the train terminal in the town of Machu Picchu, Peru’s main tourist attraction, on Dec 14, 2022.