Media outlets and social networks have been abuzz with controversy surrounding the Chinchero Airport project, a new international air terminal in Peru. The project aims to replace the current Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in downtown Cusco and improve direct connections to nearby destinations, most notably Machu Picchu.
For some time, a wide range of publications has highlighted both a disheartening management process and doubts regarding protection and conservation. A clear example is the backlash against the project sparked by a May article in The Guardian titled: "'It would destroy it': new international airport for Machu Picchu sparks outrage".
To this end, this article serves to outline the key news and events surrounding the issue. It will be continuously updated to provide a chronological overview of the situation and deepen our readers' understanding.
