Following interruptions and closures last week, train services and airports are now reopening.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) says as of Wednesday, December 20, the majority of affected Australian travellers who contacted diplomats for help have been able to leave the area.
“The majority of the 171 Australians who have contacted the embassy for assistance have been able to access onward transportation options following evacuations by train from Machu Picchu and the reopening of Cusco airport,” a DFAT spokersperson told 9News.com.au.
“We continue to provide assistance to a small number of Australians in locations that still do not have transport options.”
DFAT is not aware of any Australians detained or injured.
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Cusco and Arequipa airports have reopened, but commercial flight operations across the country continue to be disrupted.
DFAT warns other airports, including in Puno, may still be closed and roadblocks are widespread, limiting transport options.
Civil unrest swept Peru earlier this month when former president Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested, and his removal from power accelerated long-simmering political tensions in the country.
Rail and air travel services were disrupted as protesters stormed airports.
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