The Government today issued an amber outbound travel alert on Peru in view of the latest situation there.

It advised Hong Kong people planning to visit Peru or who are already there to monitor the situation, exercise caution, attend to their personal safety, pay attention to local announcements and avoid travelling to places with large gatherings of people.

Due to ongoing demonstrations, non-essential travel to Arequipa, Cuzco (including the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu) and Puno should be avoided.

The Security Bureau will closely monitor the situation in Peru. Updates will be issued through the media, the bureau’s mobile app and outbound travel alert webpage.

Hong Kong residents in Peru may call the Immigration Department’s Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit at (852) 1868 or contact the Chinese Embassy in Peru at (51) 995203968 for assistance.