First-hand Account From a Saskatchewanian During the Shelter-in-Place Order in Puerto Vallarta

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Canadians in Jalisco, including popular tourist spot Puerto Vallarta, have been ordered to shelter in place after violence erupted in the region, with criminal groups setting up roadblocks and burning vehicles as clashes intensify.

The federal government is warning travelers to keep a low profile and follow local authority instructions while it monitors the situation and flights into the area have been cancelled. TO hear what it is like on the ground we have Alex Docking on the line, he's a former broadcaster on vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
23 Feb 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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