Tragic Loss: LGBTQ Activist and Non-Binary Magistrate Found Dead in Mexico

Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo, Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate and prominent LGBTQ+ activist, was found dead at home in Aguascalientes, along with their romantic partner. The cause of death is unknown, and authorities have not found evidence of foul play. The case will be investigated from a gender perspective, but there is no mention of a potential hate crime. Baena's appointment as a non-binary magistrate was seen as a significant achievement for LGBTQ+ rights. Despite progress on marriage equality, LGBTQ+ activists and gender minorities in Latin America still face high levels of violence and discrimination.