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Peru Lifts Machu Picchu Transport Blockade After Government-Brokered Pact

A monitored 120-day transition to a public tender follows a pact between Consettur and San Antonio de Torontoy.

Overview

  • Consettur and San Antonio de Torontoy agreed to a contingency plan that keeps the tourist bus service operating under legal safeguards.
  • Local governments will coordinate with the National Police and the Interior Ministry to protect routes and visitors.
  • The indefinite protest was lifted and transport service has been restored on the Hiram Bingham link and rail corridor, clearing delays for travelers.
  • The Executive will oversee the transition for about 120 days before calling a public or international tender, with Urubamba required to publicly share details of the process.
  • Officials rejected claims that Machu Picchu’s “Seven Wonders” designation is at immediate risk and signaled broader fixes such as more transparent ticketing after thousands were stranded.