VOICED : Decenas de pasajeros varados por cierre de aeropuerto de Lima

In Lima, passengers were stranded due to the closure of the international airport to curb the coronavirus pandemic. All international and interprovincial travel was canceled, leading to protests from passengers unable to reach their destinations. The government announced a 15-day closure of airports and borders, with plans for humanitarian flights to assist stranded locals.

Why were passengers stranded in Lima?

• Because of a technical failure at the airport

• As a result of the airport closure to contain the coronavirus

• Because of a strike by airport workers

• Due to a natural disaster

What did the travelers request in response to the airport closure?

• Humanitarian flights

• Accommodation vouchers

• Free meals at the airport

• Refunds for their tickets

Who was guarding the entrance of Jorge Chávez airport?

• Local police

• Airport security

• Military police of the Navy

• Private security guards

What did the stranded passengers threaten to do?

• Leave the airport immediately

• Book new flights

• Stay for several hours

• Start a protest

What measures did the Peruvian government announce?

• Closing airports and borders for 15 days

• Increasing bus services

• Providing free accommodation

• Opening new airports