Peru Rail service to Machu Picchu was canceled due to protests

On 7 October 2008 protests broke out in cities across Peru, including Cusco, Lima, Arequipa, Chiclayo, Chimbote and Ayacucho. The demonstrations were in response to alleged government corruption and dissatisfaction with the country's economic policies. Peru Rail service to Machu Picchu was canceled due to the large number of demonstrators gathered in Cusco's main plaza. In Lima, workers gathered at the Congress building and demanded that Cabinet members resign from office. Police officers used tear gas on another group of protesters in Lima after they began throwing rocks at the officers. Protesters in Arequipa broke car windows with sticks and rocks. It is not known at this time if the protests will continue.