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Anta Leaders End 48-Hour Strike in Cusco as Tourist Routes Reopen After Census Dispute

The action stemmed from a territorial row over Choquequirao tied to how the national census treated communities in the disputed area.

Overview

  • Protest leaders lifted the roadblocks following a meeting mediated by the regional government and a commitment to address the AntaLa Convención boundary conflict.
  • Tourism and transport resumed with UGEL Anta confirming normal school operations and Ferrocarril Trasandino authorizing the CuscoOllantaytamboMachupicchu route.
  • The strike had halted access to attractions such as Laguna de Humantay and the Salcantay trekking route to Machu Picchu, prompting official advisories to reroute tours.
  • Earlier in the day, blockades were reported in Ancahuasi and Mollepata, with up to three points obstructing the Panamericana Sur and stranding vehicles for more than eight hours.
  • INEI reiterated that the 2025 national census is strictly statistical, warning its operation in Mollepata was at risk due to demands for demarcation beyond its mandate.