Published 9 months ago

Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexico's first nonbinary judge, found dead

Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexico's first openly non-binary member of the judiciary and LGBTQ+ activist, was found dead at their home alongside their partner.
Baena had received threats and hate messages due to their activism, leading LGBTQ+ rights advocates to call for an unbiased investigation.
Candlelight vigils were held across Mexico to mourn Baena's death, with the former chief justice of Mexico's Supreme Court expressing deep regret.

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BBC News

Jesús Ociel Baena: Mexico's first non-binary magistrate found dead

It is unclear if the deaths of Jesús Ociel Baena and another person were intentional.

9 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Mexico’s first openly non-binary magistrate found dead at home

Authorities look into Jesús Ociel Baena’s cause of death as activists urge full investigation into gender identity-related threatsMexico’s first openly non-binary magistrate and prominent LGBTQ+ activist has been found dead at home in the central state of Aguascalientes.Jesús Ociel Baena, who used they/them pronouns, was celebrated across Latin America for their work to advance the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Continue reading...

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Mexican officials send conflicting messages over death of LGBTQ+ magistrate

Mexican authorities sent conflicting messages Tuesday about the violent deaths of a leading LGBTQ+ figure and partner after thousands marched in the capital demanding justice.

8 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

Mexico’s first non-binary magistrate found dead in suspected murder-suicide

Prosecutors said forensic evidence suggested Baena was killed by their partner in a murder-suicide.

8 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Mexican LGBTQ+ figure found dead at home after receiving death threats

The first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial position in Mexico has been found dead in their home in the central Mexican city of Aguascalientes. The Aguascalientes state prosecutor’s

9 months ago·United States

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate found dead at home

MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexico's first openly non-binary magistrate and prominent LGBTQ activist, Ociel Baena, was found dead at home in the central state of Aguascalientes, Mexican authorities said on Monday. Read full story

9 months ago·Malaysia

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