Peru's Inca Trail and Machu Picchu closed to tourists as violent protests ... trends now

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Tourist entry to the Inca Trail and the iconic Machu Picchu citadel has been suspended indefinitely as violent political protests sweep Peru.

The government has closed access to the famous sites, saying the decision has been made to protect locals and visitors.

More than 300 foreigners are still stranded in the area according to Luis Helguero, Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism because rail services are no longer running.

They are now set to be evacuated by foot but the trek is at least six hours long, he added.