Authorities have closed the famous Machu Picchu site with rescue teams evacuating 400 tourists Saturday. The closure comes as anti-government protests in Peru continue to spread across the country. More than 40 people have been killed in clashes with security forces. Today Explained, Sean Ramos from We're Just Out goes to Simeon Tagle this week to find out what's going on in Peru.
Dozens have died in anti-government protests in Peru. Journalist Simeon Tegel reports from Lima on how the mounting anger over corruption and inequality has implications for the entire hemisphere.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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