Irish tourists trapped in Peru have praised Simon Coveney and Department of Foreign Affairs officials for chartering a flight out of the country.

Up to 40 Irish tourists trapped in Peru could be evacuated by Wednesday.

A couple from Cork are among about 40 Irish tourists trapped under Martial Law in Peru as the country deals with the Covid-19 crisis.

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Helicopters have been banned from the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in an effort to protect local wildlife.

THE Department of Foreign Affairs was last night providing consular assistance to nine Irish tourists who were among 2,000 people stranded by mudslides in the Machu Picchu region of Peru where a state of emergency has been declared.

A trekking party in Peru, including four blind people, is this week aiming to raise over €150,000 to help train more guide dogs.