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Almost 900 evacuated from Machu Picchu area as rains slam Peru

14 Sept 08:24 Key points summarised by AI

Heavy rains caused the Alccamayo River to overflow, triggering severe floods in Machu Picchu Pueblo, a key tourist hub.
Nearly 900 tourists were evacuated by rail from the flooded town to Ollantaytambo, coordinated by local rail companies.
The flooding resulted in one person missing, one injured, and significant structural damage to homes and the vital railway line.
Access to the area was further hampered by unrelated farmer protests, which closed the railway already damaged by the rains.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.