"Massive Protests Erupt in Mexico Demanding Justice for Slain LGBTQ+ Icon"

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"Massive Protests Erupt in Mexico Demanding Justice for Slain LGBTQ+ Icon"
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Thousands of people marched in Mexico City demanding justice for Jesús Ociel Baena, an influential LGBTQ+ figure who was found dead at home in Aguascalientes after receiving death threats. Baena, the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial post in Mexico, faced violence and hate messages. The deaths are being investigated, with authorities considering suicide as a possibility, sparking outrage among LGBTQ+ groups. Demonstrators called for a thorough investigation and highlighted the need to address violence against the LGBTQ+ community. Baena's death raises concerns about further violence and intimidation against LGBTQ+ individuals.

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