Written by David Alire Garcia
Ociel Baena, a well-known non-binary Mexican activist, was slain by knife blade on Tuesday, according to the local attorney in Mexico City. The suspected death has caused the LGBT community in the nation to express their sorrow.
On Monday night, candlelight vigils were held in several places, including the capital, where some people sobbed and speakers yelled at the insults and acts of violence that continue to be a common occurrence for many queer, transgender, and non-binary Mexicans.
Baena frequently brought rainbows fans to public events, including the unveiling of Mexico’s first non-binary card last month, where some participants waved them.
At their house in northern Aguascalientes state, Baena and companion Dorian Daniel were discovered dead in the early hours of Monday morning.
Baena was discovered with 20 shaving razor lacerations, including one to the throat that was good deadly, according to Aguascalientes chief prosecutor Jesus Figueroa, who spoke to Radio Formula.
Figueroa stated that although the investigation was continuing, thus far, video footage and fingerprints found at the crime scene have no pointed to the involvement of a third party.
According to some investigative evidence, Daniel might have killed someone before committing suicide, he continued.
Authorities were urged by rights organizations to look into whether Baena’s engagement or gender identity contributed to the alleged murder.
According to Cristian Gonzalez, an LGBT rights scholar with Human Rights Watch,” the government does make sure that the investigation is thorough and leaves no stone untouched.”
One of Mexico’s more socially liberal bastions, Aguascalientes is renowned for its colonial past and customary celebrations.
Baena, who is thought to be the first non-binary person to hold the location, has been a state election judge since last year.
Baena’s” divine” management and frequent attendance at public rallies were emphasized by Juan Pablo Delgado, the leader of the neighborhood human rights organization Amicus.
” This is someone who inspired such compassion and love throughout the world,” he said.
( Reporting by Rosalba O’Brien, Laura Gottesdiener, and David Alire Garcia; additional reporting; )
