U.S. bans officials from visiting Machu Picchu for fear of kidnapping plot
Photo Credit: Early morning in Machu Picchu before the hoards of tourists arrive. Flickr / Sandi
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The U.S. issued an emergency message for citizens at the same time it issued the ban, but the difference in severity of the two messages highlights the department’s protocol for leaving travel decisions ultimately in the hand of the individuals.
