In the country of ....., anti-government protests which began last month are mounting, leading to the closure of Machu Picchu on Saturday, January 21.

2023

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In the country of ____, anti-government protests which began last month are mounting, leading to the closure of Machu Picchu on Saturday, January 21.

A	Brazil
B	Peru
C	Ecuador
D	Chile

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu has reopened to visitors, three weeks after anti-government demonstrations forced it to close. Hidden high in the Andes, the UNESCO world heritage site is usually filled with thousands of daily visitors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Due to laws of the Peruvian government, the Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance and prevention work. However, all of our other travel options are still available daily, including packages to the Machu Picchu sanctuary.

Detailed explanation-3: -Machu Picchu was closed during the Pandemic 2020-2021 due to the first, second, and third waves of Covid 19. Some regions in Peru, Including Lima, Cusco, and others, were under strict lockdown for several months.

Detailed explanation-4: -Entry to the famed archeological site Machu Picchu has been temporarily closed due to ongoing protests in Peru. Both the Machu Picchu Citadel and the Inca Trail Network have been closed to tourists amid political unrest in the country, CNN reported.

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