Tension in Machu Picchu due to a 48-hour strike on May 5 and 6

For this May 05 and 06, the representatives of 17 Machu Picchu communities in Urubamba (Cusco), have announced a strike and blockade of roads, demanding the entry of more units to the Hiram Bingham route, which leads locals and tourists. from Machu Picchu Pueblo to the world wonder.

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It so happens that this route is currently managed in its entirety by the company Consettur, which mentions having rights until the year 2025while the Provincial Municipality of Urubamba assures that the interference of the road corresponds to it, for which it authorized the entry of more buses belonging to new companies.

Precisely those associated with these new companies have issued a ‘memorial’ giving an account of his 48-hour manifestation, warning companies like PeruRail to stop operating their trains to and from Machu Picchu due to possible blockades.

“We call ourselves a 48-hour strike in support of the company ‘Sumaq Ayllu San Antonio de Torontoy’ for the impediment and obstruction of the entry of our units to the Hiram Bingham routethe communities rise up for their vindication and dignity against a scam”, he states his statement verbatim.

For his part, from Consettur They mentioned that they are legally authorized to operate in the aforementioned road, calling on the authorities to ensure compliance with the law and avoid conflicts between community members to the detriment of locals and tourists.

“We call for dialogue as long as it is carried out within the framework of respect and legality, any action regarding the route ofmust have our participation as a concessionaire of the same”, They pointed out in a statement.

Meanwhile in the facilities of the Regional Government of Cusco se a meeting is held between the main actors of this inconvenience, the result was not known until the closing of this edition.

FACT:

– The Provincial Municipality of Urubamba recentlyauthorized the entry of two more buses to the Hiram Bingham highway, where 24 Consettur buses already work, the maximum limit allowed by law, so the entry or not of new units is in dispute.