On the last Wednesday, August 24, a 24-hour strike was carried out in Machu Picchu Pueblo, where all activity stopped, there were even no trains going or returning, nor buses that took tourists to the gates of the world wonder .
The main claim revolves around the sale of a thousand tickets at the box office of this district, since the residents mention that some tourists come to the place without tickets and that they should be able to get them there as in Cuzco.
About Mail spoke with David Moreno, president of the Front for the Defense of the Interests of Machu Picchu, who mentioned feeling deeply disappointed with the authorities of the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco and the Ministry of Culture, since there was no communication with them regarding their strike.
“We remain vigilant, the balance of this strike is negative since there has been no communication, no one has spoken from the Executive, We continue with the approach of a thousand tickets for sale in Machu Picchu Pueblo, even more so a long holiday is coming and there will be dissatisfaction “he pointed.
INDEFINITE STRIKE.
The Cusco leader also confirmed that after a popular assembly, held on Wednesday afternoon, they agreed to go to a indefinite strike in Machu Picchu Pueblo, a protest measure that will begin on Monday, September 5.
“There must be a radical position, we are not looking for someone to be put in jail for the protest, but We are not going to allow tourism to be just passing through Machu Picchu and not leave something. We hope that the Executive comes to talk, we do not have enough resources to travel to Lima to meet”he referred.
Moreno pointed out that a part of the tourist business sector in Cusco does not have a good track record and will feel affected by the strike, “We have asked them to invite us to their meetings but they do not invite us”culminated.
FACT:
– A sector of the population and tour operators criticize the measures adopted by this front, pointing out that they only seek to generate more stay and consumption in Machu Picchu Pueblowithout caring about harming other visitors who already have the entire package, tickets and tickets purchased in advance.
