NDP candidate tweets about 2SLGBTQIA+ community during Puerto Vallarta unrest

NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson faced backlash for emphasizing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in a social media post about escalating violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where a shelter-in-place order is in effect. Critics argued that her focus on LGBT Canadians overshadowed the broader group of nearly 5,000 Canadians affected by the unrest following the death of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho.” Puerto Vallarta is a significant LGBT travel destination, with this community contributing substantially to the local economy.

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