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June 17, 2016

Mexico: Massacre in May in LGBT Nightclub Receives New Scrutiny
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Meanwhile, in Mexico, new information is emerging about a shooting
massacre at an LGBT nightclub in the southern state of Veracruz last
month. On May 22, gunmen opened fire inside Madame, a popular LGBT bar,
in Xalapa. There are conflicting reports of the number of people
killed-between five and seven-while 14 people were injured. Authorities
also said the shooting was drug-related, but community members are
calling it a hate crime.
Topics:Mexico LGBT

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