Machu Picchu, Peru's iconic Inca citadel, has been plunged into fresh turmoil after residents blocked the only railway leading to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Protesters placed logs and rocks on the tracks, demanding a new bus operator to replace a company whose 30-year concession has expired. Authorities evacuated around 1,400 tourists, but nearly 900 remain stranded in Aguas Calientes, the gateway town at the foot of Machu Picchu. Clashes with police left 14 officers injured, while PeruRail suspended services citing track damage. With tensions mounting, Peru faces renewed questions over managing tourism at one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
