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 threats

Mexico’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.