Overview

• Residents launched a two-day paro on Sept. 22 protesting how the 2025 census records areas tied to Choquequirao, which they argue misassigns Anta territories to La Convención.
• Formal public transport from Izcuchaca to Cusco was suspended on day one, with multiple road blockades reported and travelers resorting to motorcycles, mototaxis and private cars.
• INEI reiterated in an official statement that census data do not define boundaries, and ODEI Cusco warned the enumeration in Mollepata is at risk due to demands beyond INEI’s mandate.
• The regional tourism office advised operators to take precautions and avoid exposing visitors at sites in Anta, especially Laguna Humantay and the Salkantay–Machu Picchu trekking route.
• The Anta transport association joined the strike, the Cusco–Ollantaytambo tourist rail service was halted for both days, and schools shifted to virtual classes where routes are blocked.