Tragic Death of Mexico's First Non-Binary Magistrate Sends Shockwaves through LGBTQ+ Community

Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate and LGBTQ+ activist, has been found dead at their home in Aguascalientes, alongside their partner. The cause of death is currently unknown, and authorities are investigating whether it was a homicide or accident. Baena had received hate messages and threats of violence, but was breaking barriers for the non-binary community. They became a magistrate in October 2022 and were among the first to receive a gender-neutral passport in June. LGBTQ+ rights groups are urging a thorough and unbiased investigation into the deaths.