This week Cusco authorities praised President Humala’s recent announcement that his administration would back the purchase of land needed for the construction of the region’s new international airport.

Regional President of Cusco Jorge Acurio Tito said the announcement had been long awaited.

"The Chinchero airport has been a very important announcement. The president has understood the cry, the desire and demand of the people of Cusco, and now he has said its name,” Acurio said according to Andina.

During Humala’s presidential address last Saturday, he announced the government had formally started “the investment process to carry out this airport infrastructure, in the country’s main tourist destination.”

"It shows the seriousness with which he took the people’s demand," Acurio said of Humala announcement.

Congresswoman Julia Teves said the new airport would greatly benefit Cusco’s tourism industry, and “allow the economy to develop substantially in favor of the neediest people.”

"It is a great satisfaction for all in Cusco. We’ve been waiting for this project for 40 years; it will multiply the number of visitors in the region, which will be very beneficial,” she added.

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