Key takeaways:
- Jesús Ociel Baena was the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial position in Mexico.
- Baena and their partner were found dead with injuries apparently caused by a sharp object.
- Thousands of people marched in Mexico’s capital on Monday night to demand justice for Baena, who had received death threats prior to their death.
Aguascalientes, Mexico – On Monday, authorities confirmed the death of Jesús Ociel Baena, the first openly nonbinary person to assume a judicial position in Mexico. Baena was found dead in their home next to another person, who local media and LGBTQ+ rights groups identified as their partner.
The state prosecutor’s office said that Baena and their partner had injuries apparently caused by a knife or some other sharp object. There were no signs or indications to suggest that a third person was present at the scene of the crime.
Baena had broken through barriers in Mexico, where LGBTQ+ people are often targeted with violence. They had become a magistrate in the Aguascalientes state electoral court.
In response to the news of Baena’s death, thousands of people marched in Mexico’s capital on Monday night, demanding justice. The march was organized by LGBTQ+ rights groups, who noted that Baena had received death threats prior to their death.
The state prosecutor’s office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Baena’s death. They have not yet identified any suspects.
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