Machu Picchu’s Wonder Status at Risk: Why Peru Must Act Before the World Looks AwayOnce vaulted into global stardom as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu is now under scrutiny. The message is blunt—Peru asked the world to admire Machu Picchu; now the world expects it to be protected by world-class standards. Machu Picchu has become both a victim of its own popularity and a hostage to national politics. Share the Dividends, Share the DutyFor communities around the citadel, Machu Picchu can feel more like an extractive industry than a shared legacy. If Peru wants to conserve Machu Picchu, it must ensure that the surrounding communities benefit visibly and sustainably.