Peruvian authorities tighten security at Machu Picchu after tourists spread human ashes there.

Peruvian authorities have ramped up security at Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage site, following a TikTok video showing tourists spreading human ashes. The act, widely condemned, prompted the ban of spreading ashes at the site for health reasons. With Machu Picchu welcoming 5,600 daily visitors, officials plan to hire more guards and install additional surveillance cameras.

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