Peru has declared a state of emergency in its critical tourism industry, which has been crushed by Covid-19, AFP reports.

The country went from receiving 4.4 million foreign tourists in 2019 to 900,000 in 2020. In 2021, only 400,000 visited, according to official data.

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism will approve the emergency plan within 15 days, including financial rescue measures and investment in tourism promotion.