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Today, Explained

Peru’s democracy crisis

Today, Explained

Vox

News, Daily News, Politics

4.310.3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2023

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Dozens have died in anti-government protests in Peru. Journalist Simeon Tegel reports from Lima on how the mounting anger over corruption and inequality has implications for the entire hemisphere. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

In a typical year, over a million people visit Machu Picchu.

0:04.0

The last city of the Inkas is by far the biggest draw for tourists and crew.

0:12.0

It's one of the biggest attractions on the continent, but this past weekend, some unprecedented news.

0:18.0

Machu Picchu would be shutting down indefinitely.

0:22.0

Authorities have closed the famous Machu Picchu site with rescue teams evacuating 400 tourists Saturday.

0:29.0

The closure comes as anti-government protests in Peru continue to spread across the country.

0:37.0

Protesters are demanding the resignation of the country's president.

0:40.0

More than 40 people have been killed and clashes with security forces.

0:44.0

But these protests aren't just affecting Machu Picchu or Peru.

0:48.0

They've got implications for the entire continent, maybe the entire hemisphere.

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