Violent anti-government protests and a planned general strike are scaring tourists away from Peru and only a third of expected visitors will come during this month's Copa America, tourism officials said on Friday. Peru's Chamber of Tourism said it expected 10,000 tourists for the July 6-25 12-nation event, down from an initial private sector estimate of 30,000. http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_y...-?slug=reu-copatourism&prov=reuters&type=lgns
The Peruvian pitch is ready - but will unrest rock the Copa America? The most threatening strikers during this month's Copa America might not be the ones inside the stadium, but those outside - wielding picket signs and blocking highways. With nationwide strikes on tap and Peru's leading airline in hot water for alleged drug trafficking, hosting the Copa America could prove sticky business. At least the stadiums are ready. http://msn.foxsports.com/story/2555944