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Amid another day of unrelenting anti-government protests, authorities in Peru have shut down the country's famed ancient tourist attraction of Machu Picchu.
At least 200 have been arrested and dozens killed or injured so far.
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[Location: National University of San Marcos]
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Chaos reigned at a major university in the capital of Lima after student activists allowed protesters in.
Police could be seen ramming down a gate to expel demonstrators from the university.
Authorities say 205 were arrested for illegal trespassing and allegedly stealing electronic goods.
A group of masked protesters had stormed the campus on late Friday and removed security personnel from the campus.
The incident triggered backlash from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which expressed concern over "the police incursion, eviction and massive detentions."
It called for integrity and "due process of all people."
[Location: Lima]
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It was equally ugly on the streets of Lima, where stone-hurling demonstrators clashed with police.
Officers fired tear gas to disperse protesters as they set the streets on fire.
[Location: Puno]
In the southern Puno region, rioters attacked a police station, leaving vehicles charred.
[Location: Cusco, Peru]
For safety's sake, the Culture Ministry in Cusco have ordered the shut down of the Inca trail network and the famed ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, stranding at least 417 visitors.
The citadel is often referred to as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
The unrest has enveloped Peru ever since the downfall of former President Pedro Castillo.
He was ousted while trying to dissolve Congress, and is now being detained for rebellion.
The protesters are calling for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, the former Vice President, the dissolution of Congress and new elections.
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This had Boluarte again accusing "vandals" of creating disorder and staging a coup.
The turmoil erupted on Thursday after an unexplained blaze gripped one of Peru's historic mansions.
At least 58 people have died amid the fiery riots, and over 50 others were injured.
Peru's government has now extended a state of emergency that will curtail some civil rights to six regions in the south hardest-hit by the protests.
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