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Risks persist at Machu Picchu, threatening its 'new wonder' status, organization warns

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The international organization New 7 Wonders has warned that persistent risks and infrastructure problems at Machu Picchu threaten its status as a new world wonder.
  • The organization cited issues such as tourist overload and deficiencies in the visitor experience.
  • New 7 Wonders has repeatedly communicated these concerns to the Peruvian government without seeing progress, attributing the lack of action to political instability.

Machu Picchu's status as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World is under threat due to ongoing risks and infrastructure deficiencies, according to the international organization that bestowed the title in 2007. Jean Paul de la Fuente, director of New 7 Wonders, stated that many are requesting the citadel's title be revoked because of persistent problems.

many are asking for the 'wonder' status to be removed

· Jean Paul de la FuenteDirector of New 7 Wonders expressing concerns about Machu Picchu's status.

De la Fuente highlighted issues of tourist overload and a subpar visitor experience, noting that "many" are asking for the 'wonder' status to be removed. He has sent repeated communications to the Peruvian government detailing these concerns, but claims "no progress or change has occurred in all the problems that are undermining... the credibility of Machu Picchu as an official Wonder."

The organization attributes the government's inaction to Peru's ongoing political instability, which has led to frequent changes in ministers and sectorial authorities. "I do not want the dream of visiting Machu Picchu to turn into a nightmare when they arrive," De la Fuente expressed, urging for decisive action.

no progress or change has occurred in all the problems that are undermining... the credibility of Machu Picchu as an official Wonder.

· New 7 WondersStatement from the organization detailing the lack of improvement at the archaeological site.

New 7 Wonders has written to both presidential candidates, Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, seeking their commitment to address these issues. The organization hopes that the next leader will prioritize revitalizing Machu Picchu, potentially through the creation of an independent authority, to ensure it remains a "truly credible wonder" for national and global heritage.

I do not want the dream of visiting Machu Picchu to turn into a nightmare when they arrive.

· Jean Paul de la FuenteDirector of New 7 Wonders warning about the visitor experience.
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