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Un crucero estadounidense rechazado en dos ocasiones pone de relieve el retroceso en los derechos LGBTQ, según los pasajeros
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 11, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Billy Stockwell, CNN
Greg Morley ha pasado décadas navegando por el mundo en cruceros LGBTQ+ con su esposo, visitando destinos remotos a lo largo de las Américas, Asia y Europa, todo desde la seguridad de un barco donde, dice, “todo el mundo pertenece”.
Así que, cuando el filadelfiano de ...
Key takeaway “Teníamos la aprobación completa y nos negaron la autorización en el último momento”, dijo a CNN Rich Campbell, presidente y director ejecutivo de Atlantis Events.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The rejection of the LGBTQ cruise by Turkish and Egyptian authorities has significant implications for the local community in El Paso , where residents have long been advocates for human rights and social justice. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the LGBTQ community worldwide, including in El Paso's own sister cities and international partnerships. As a city with a strong history of cultural exchange and tourism, El Paso may need to reexamine its relationships with countries that have demonstrated a lack of tolerance for LGBTQ individuals. Furthermore, the incident may also prompt local leaders to reassess the city's own policies and protections for LGBTQ residents, ensuring that El Paso remains a welcoming and inclusive community for all. The city's response to this incident will be closely watched by local advocacy groups and residents.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Billy Stockwell, CNN
Greg Morley ha pasado décadas navegando por el mundo en cruceros LGBTQ+ con su esposo, visitando destinos remotos a lo largo de las Américas, Asia y Europa, todo desde la seguridad de un barco donde, dice, “todo el mundo pertenece”.
Así que, cuando el filadelfiano de ...
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